Foundations of Dance

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This course is designed to provide students with a foundational knowledge base of basic dance skills and concepts used in many recreational dance forms. Students will learn and perform a variety of line, contra and social dances as well as dance used in fitness such as Zumba, Pilates and Yoga. They will also be introduced to the history and culture of the dance forms. Movement concepts, locomotor skills and rhythmic activities will also be introduced. This course is a prerequisite for PED-3025 Enhancing Cultural Awareness Through Dance.