PE 1162

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PE 1162
Salsa

Course information provided by the Courses of Study 2023-2024.

This class covers beginner through advanced beginner Salsa moves. Students learn step variations and turn patterns as seen in Latin social dance and nightclub settings. Class begins with a warm-up of Salsa step patterns, also known as "shines." We then move into combinations for couples and learn patterns with rotating partners. Latin body movement and rhythm is taught in the warm-up and partner sections. In partner work, emphasis is placed on: lead-follow connection; frame and tension; spatial awareness; nuance and flow. Salsa in Rueda de Casino format will be introduced later in the semester as an additional way to enjoy Salsa. In Rueda, dancers change partners within a circle and perform dynamic combinations to the arrangement of a caller. Rueda is also a teaching tool used to improve timing and release energy. Learning aids include a syllabus, music, smartphone application and video tutorial. No partner is necessary to register. Couple sign-up is encouraged. This class is gender-free: each student is free to choose the lead or follow role.

When Offered Fall, Spring.

Fees Course fee: TBA.

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1 Credit S/U NoAud

  •  7890 PE 1162   LEC 001

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  • Course Fee: $145.
    Drop Deadline: Thursday, February 8, 2024. Students will be responsible for the course fee and assessed a $50 late drop fee if they do not drop by the deadline. For policies pertaining to PE courses, please visit https://scl.cornell.edu/pe/policies.

Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1 Credit S/U NoAud

  •  7891 PE 1162   LEC 002

  •  

  • Course Fee: $145.
    Drop Deadline: Thursday, February 8, 2024. Students will be responsible for the course fee and assessed a $50 late drop fee if they do not drop by the deadline. For policies pertaining to PE courses, please visit https://scl.cornell.edu/pe/policies.