THR 364 - Tap Dance Technique I

Institution:

Concordia University-Saint Paul

Subject:

Description:

This course is an introduction to the fundamental vocabulary and technique of tap dance, its history as as art form, and its major contributors to the style. Students learn a basic technical foundation, with an empahasis on the building block steps (spank, shuffle, flap, cramp roll, Shim Sham, Maxie Ford) while also concentrating on proper articulation and execution of movement. Students work on a choreographed routine and perform in a final student showcase.

Credits:

2.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.csp.edu

Phone Number:

(651) 641-8278

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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