Taught In English

There is no language prerequisite for courses at this language level.

INTRODUCTION TO LATIN AMERICAN TROPICAL DANCE

A. COURSE PROPOSAL AND OBJECTIVES.

This course explores the technique, rhythm and movement style of Latin American Tropical dance. History, anthropology, folklore and songs are part of this experiential course.

By the end of this course, students will have a better understanding of the folklore and history of Latin American dance. They should also be acquainted with some of the basic rhythms in various countries.

B. SYLLABUS.

I. Introduction to Folklore

a. Definition

b. Music and the history of people

c. Urban Folklore

II. Basic music skills

a. Radio Stations

III. Basic dance skills

a. Merengue

Classic Merengue

Contemporary Merengue

b. Salsa

c. Cumbia

Creole Swing (The Costarrican Way)

d. Bolero

Classic Bolero

Bolero Son

IV. African origin of Latin American music

a. Yorubas

b. The Africans Drums

V. Cuba

a. Danzon

b. Charanga

c. Guaguanco

d. Rumba

e. Bolero

f. Son Cubano / Salsa

VI. Puerto Rico

a. Bomba

b. Plena

c. Salsa

VII. República Dominicana Merengue

VIII. Jamaica Reggae

IX. Colombia

a. Vallenato

b. Cumbia

X. Perú Los Andes

XI. Paraguay Candombe

XII. Mexico

a. Mambo

b. Cha Cha Cha

XIII. Brazil

a. Samba

b. Lambada

XIV. Trinidad y Tobago

a. Calypso

b. Limbo

XV. Argentina Tango

XVI. Venezuela Joropo

XVII. Panama Tamborito

XVIII. Honduras Punta (Los Garifunas)

XIX. Costa Rica

a. Different Areas:

Guanacaste

Meseta Central

Talamanca

Afrocaribe

b. Dancing Areas

Salon de Baile / Discotheque

C. SPECIAL ACTIVITIES.

Dance sessions and Latin music appreciation sessions

F. EVALUATION.

Participation..................................……....................60%

Research Proyect...............................……...............20%
Coreographic Proyect...............................................20%