Openings, Fall 2017 in PALS courses: Latin Dance (Salsa, Bachata, Merengue), Swing Dance, and Ballroom Dance.
SUBJECT: Phys Activity, Leis and Safety
INSTRUCTOR: Lichtmann, Kurt (M.M. Ed., I.C. '82)
Latin Dance (Salsa, Merengue, Bachata, Cha cha cha)
COURSE NUMBER: 19904 CRN 23975 - 0.5 credit
THUR 10:50am-12:05
Fitness Center, Aerobics Room
Ballroom Dance (Waltz, Tango, Foxtrot, Hustle, East Coast Swing)
COURSE NUMBER: 19901 CRN 21423 - 1.0 credit
MON & WED 10-10:50am
Fitness Center, Aerobics Room
Swing Dance (Lindy Hop, Charleston, Jazz, Jitterbug)
COURSE NUMBER: 19903 CRN 22781 - 1.0 credit
TUES 9:25am-10:40am
Fitness Center, Aerobics Room
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LATIN DANCE ST 19904 {CRN 23975} : Salsa, Merengue, Bachata, Cha cha cha: No previous dance experience required, and no partner needed: we will rotate partners frequently. Meet people! These Caribbean partner dances are currently the hottest, most popular club partner dances in Central New York, and possibly the world. Salsa gets the most club play, and we will spend most our class time exploring it. You can think of the class as "Club Prep," aspects of club dancing beyond actual dancing are covered. Our approach to dance is student-friendly: entertaining and fun. We do not require between-class practice (although you would benefit by it). Our goal is for you to rock out on the club dance floor, and be a sought-after, admired and fun dance partner at any Latin dance scene, both locally and anywhere.
Cuban, Dominican, New York and L.A. dance styles, both club and street, are covered in varying detail. The instructor is an aficionado of latin club and street dance - these are not Dancesport or ballroom versions of the dances.
Course Fee: $65, bursared. (Non-salaried instructor: The course fee pays the instructor's wages).
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BALLROOM, ST 19901 {CRN 21423} : Waltz, Tango, Swing, Foxtrot, Hustle: This class is for total beginners: no previous dance experience required, and no partner needed: we will rotate partners frequently. Meet people! Our approach to dance is student friendly, entertaining and fun. We do not require between-class practice, although you would benefit from that. Leaning heavily on American Bronze syllabus, but with commonly taught simplifications and additional fun moves, this is a social ballroom class, not a Dancesport competition class.
We are non-judgmental instructors. We encourage questions, and give plenty of individual attention. A unique aspect of our approach is that we continually revisit specific ways that both partners can look good & feel good on the dance floor. You are DANCERS, not just leader & follower! And there are lots more to each dance style than just different steps and patterns. There is FUN, drama, expression, lyricism, and the emotional connection to both your partner and the music.
Course Fee: $65, bursared. (Non-salaried instructor: The course fee pays the instructor's wages).
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SWING DANCE, ST 19903 {CRN 22781} : Lindy Hop, Charleston, Jazz, East Coast Swing: Some previous dance experience preferred, no partner needed: we will rotate partners frequently. Meet people! This class dives deep into the super fun world of classic and contemporary swing dance. We will gains skills in both Lindy Hop and its subset of East Coast Swing - both smooth and bouncy styles. Lifts and dips are a big part of the fun, and with class consensus, you will learn to do them safely, comfortably, and expressively - for follower as well as for leader.
Your lead instructor is the founding adviser for three college swing dance clubs, including the current Ithaca College Swing Dance Club. Our approach to dance is student-friendly: entertaining and fun. This class is for people that love to dance - you will rock out, and be a role model and teacher in the I.C. Swing Club. If you eventually acquire a practice partner, that would be excellent. Our goal is for you to burn up the club dance floor, and be a sought-after, admired and fun dance partner at any swing dance scene, both locally and anywhere.
Course Fee: $65, bursared. (Non-salaried instructor: The course fee pays the instructor's wages).
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The instructor will sign some overrides. email klichtmann@ithaca.edu
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"Individuals with disabilities requiring accommodations should contact Kurt Lichtmann at klichtmann@ithaca.edu or (607) 266-0282. We ask that requests for accommodations be made as soon as possible."
