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Purpose, scope, method of thecoursewill be outlined. The subjects for the full term, evaluation and grading system to be explained. The historical evolution of the dance styles in the curriculum, the music for the sestyles will be introduced, video samples from international competition and shows will be shown.
Introduction to body awareness |
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Rhythm – movement relation
The understanding of rhythm identification and movement reference
Understanding the Merengue music rhythm as movement reference
Basic posture and coordination exercises
Introduction to basic steps |
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Musical, artistic and technical characteristics of Merengue music
Rhythm, coordination and body awareness exercises
Merengue Walks (Front, Back, Right, Stationary
Merengue Basic Step Opening and Closing Positions
Weight Shifts
Hip movements
(Remembering and reinforcing the first module, followed by adding the new module)
Under Arm Turn Right – Pivot Turn (With hand variations)
Under Arm Turn Left |
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Merengue Walks (Front, Back, Right, Stationary
Merengue Basic Step Opening and Closing Positions
Weight Shifts
Hip movements
Under Arm Turn Right- Pivot Turn (With Hand Variations)
Under Arm Turn Left
(Remembering and reinforcing the first three modules, followed by the new module addition)
Cross Body Lead Open - Closed Positions
Checks
Whip (Adios)
Octopus (Cuban Break)
Preparing a choreography with a combination of all modules. |
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Musical, artistic and technical characteristics of Salsa music, Understanding the Salsa rhythm as movement reference, Salsa Walks
Salsa Basic Step
Cucaracha, Weight Shifts in Salsa, Hip Movements , Hand-Shoulder Movements in Salsa, Head Movements in Salsa |
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Rhythm and music studies. Salsa Walks, Salsa Basic Step, Cucharacha. Repeating and reinforcing the first module, followed by addition of new modüle. |
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Midterm |
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Salsa Walks, Salsa Basic Step, Cucharacha. Repeating and reinforcing the first module, followed by addition of new modüle. Repeating and reinforcing the first module, followed by addition of new module. Preparing a choreography with combination of all modules. |
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Reinforcing both choreographies prepared, emphasizing on technical and artistic improvement. |
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Musical, artistic and technical characteristics of Bachata music. Understanding the Bachata rhythm as movement reference. Bachata Walks, Bachata Basic Steps Opening and Closing Positions. |
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Bachata Walks, Bachata Basic Steps Opening and Closing Positions. Pepeating and reinforcing the first module, followed by addition of new module. |
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Bachata Walks, Bachata Basic Steps Opening and Closing Positions. Repeating and reinforcing the first two modules, followed by addition of new modüle. Preparing a choreography with combination of all modules. |
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Introduction of show components like costume, music, effects, timing. Reinforcing all three choreographies, technical and artistic improvement studies |
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Midterm |
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Reinforcing all three choreographies, technical and artistic improvement studies. Finalization of preparation of show components |
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Final Exam |
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