PEH 123 - Latin Dance 1

1 credits

Merengue and Salsa steps are used to teach the fundamentals of movement and social dancing principals. The primary focus is mastery of basic steps and partnering. The social and historical context of these forms is also covered. All students participate in an end-of-semester performance utilizing material covered. Grading is based on attendance, skills, effort and progress assessed through written and reading assignments, written and practical quizzes, classroom participation and the final performance.

Notes: Formerly: Intro to Merengue and Salsa. Take for 1 Humanities or 1 PEH credit.