| AT00DA60 | Basic Studies in Social Ballroom Dance (10 cr) |
| Prerequisites | Preliminary skills fof the required objectives of the course. |
| Objectives | I set learning goals to develop my own dance skills. I understand the common and specific dance technique basic concepts in the couple dance reference framework. I act responsibly in the development of the capabilities and the skills of dance. I will dance the basic level dance material of couple dance in its appropriate style. My dancing is well related to the music. I describe the core phenomena, teaching culture and methods of learning the skills of couple dance. I asses the development of my skills and development needs as well as my strengths in relation to working life of couple dance. |
| Content | Dance Technique: Breathing, core and body support, alignments, grounding, weight transfer, spatial directions of motion, partnering, body connections, body rhytmn, dynamics, movement quality. Dance Style Specific Dance Techinique: Basic principles of dance sport, footwork, foot positions, alignment and direction, rise and fall, bounce action, sway and rotational body movements. Applying dance sport techniques to social dance in Latin Dance, Standard Dance, Swing Dance. Folk Dance in social dance. Familiarize with the culture of Social Dance. Cultural visit. Planning of teaching session, implementation evaluation. |
| Recommended optional programme components | If necessary, the student advisor will recommend optional programme components for each student based on their individual study plan. |
| Accomplishment methods | Not applicable |
| Execution methods | Not applicable |
| Materials | Not applicable |
| Literature | Not applicable |
| Evaluation Criteria | 0-5 |
| Evaluation Criteria |
satisfactory (1-2) 1. I develop my professional skills through learning tasks. 2. I know the key concepts and phenomena associated with the teaching of social dance. 3. Dance and body expression conforms to the requirements of the dance. 4. I recognize my learning needs and ask for feedback if necessary. 5. I can describe my own demonstration. I understand my responsibility in developing my own expertise. good (3-4) 1. I apply my expertise with knowledge and skill. 2. I understand the core issues and phenomena related to the teaching of social dance. 3. Dance and body expression show the dynamics and movement quality of the specific dance style. 4. I recognize my learning needs, ask for feedback on my skills and participate in creating an atmosphere that promotes learning. 5. I reflect on my own actions, I can assess my successes and possible needs for change or development. excellent (5) 1. My learning tasks are justified, clear and structured. The solution to the tasks reflects critical thinking. 2. I understand the core phenomena common to different dance styles and their relationships. 3. Dynamics and motion qualities are a natural part of dance and body expression. 4. I recognize my learning needs, ask for feedback on my competence, provide peer support and promote learning through critical discussion, and promote a learning-friendly atmosphere. 5. I can reflect and justify my activities and change it if necessary. |
| Assessment Frameworks | Assesment framework |
| Further Information | Specific details in implementation plan (assessment, timetable, learning assignments/exams). |
| Responsible persons | Not applicable |
| Links | Assesment framework |
No implementations.