2022-2023 Pierce College Catalog 
    
    Mar 28, 2024  
2022-2023 Pierce College Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

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PE 253 Advanced Salsa (1 credit)



Prerequisite PE 153  with at least a 2.0 grade or instructor permission.

Course Description
An Advanced Salsa course designed to introduce advanced level steps in salsa and further improve upon fundamental skills learned in Beginning Salsa.

Course Content
A. Lead, follow and framing methods
B. Frame connections between partners
C. Advanced elements of partner dancing
D. Advanced combinations and footwork for both lead and follow

Student Outcomes
1. Demonstrate leading, following, and framing as methods of communication in Latin dance.

2. Compare and contrast the different roles in partner dance.

3. Demonstrate and perform advanced combinations and advanced level steps in salsa.

4. Distinguish between and demonstrate outside turns and the cross-body lead.

5. Articulate the cardiovascular benefits of dance as a low to moderate form of physical activity.

6. Articulate the benefits of advanced salsa for self esteem, social confidence and improved motor skill.

Degree Outcomes
Program Outcome: Graduates will increase their awareness, knowledge and behavioral skills regarding the role of physical activity and exercise as a foundation for life-long health and wellness.

Global Citizenship: Graduates will be able to critically examine the relationship between self, community, and/or environments, and to evaluate and articulate potential impacts of choices, actions, and contributions for the creation of sustainable and equitable systems.

Lecture Contact Hours 0
Lab Contact Hours 10
Clinical Contact Hours 0
Total Contact Hours 10



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