DANC 142 - Tap Dance

Institution:

College of Marin

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Description:

(1.5 Units) (No prerequisite. One lecture and two laboratory hours weekly.) This course will familiarize the student with the theory, terminology, history and technique of tap dancing as well as tap notation. The course includes footwork, progressions, patterns, and movement combination across the floor which will be developed into dances using a variety of tap dance styles including Latin, Rhythm Tap, Irish, Soft Shoe, American, Buck and Wing. The history of the art of tap dancing, significant dancers and choreographers and performances, both live and on tape, will be examined and compared for their stylistic contributions to the art form. The students will study the place of tap dance in our historical, social and cultural background in American theatre, film and dance. May be taken four times for credit. (CSU/UC) AA/AS Area H

Credits:

1.50

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Instructional Type:

Multiple

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Institution Website:

www.marin.edu

Phone Number:

(415) 457-8811

Regional Accreditation:

Western Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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