FSpS:p9034 PE – Salsa - Course Information

p9034 Physical Education – Salsa

Extent and Intensity

0/2/0. 1 credit(s). Type of Completion: z (credit).
In-person direct teaching

Teacher(s)

Mgr. Pavel Kapoun, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
Bc. Terezie Lahodová (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Andrea Novotná (assistant)
Mgr. Pavlína Vaculíková, Ph.D. (assistant)

Guaranteed by

Mgr. Pavel Kapoun, Ph.D.
University Sport Centre – Department of Physical Education and Social Sciences – Faculty of Sports Studies
Supplier department: University Sport Centre – Department of Physical Education and Social Sciences – Faculty of Sports Studies

Timetable of Seminar Groups

p9034/01: Mon 23. 9. 18:00–19:40 malá těl. pod Hradem, Mon 30. 9. 18:00–19:40 malá těl. pod Hradem, Mon 7. 10. 18:00–19:40 malá těl. pod Hradem, Mon 14. 10. 18:00–19:40 malá těl. pod Hradem, Mon 21. 10. 18:00–19:40 malá těl. pod Hradem, Mon 4. 11. 18:00–19:40 malá těl. pod Hradem, Mon 11. 11. 18:00–19:40 malá těl. pod Hradem, Mon 18. 11. 18:00–19:40 malá těl. pod Hradem, Mon 25. 11. 18:00–19:40 malá těl. pod Hradem, Mon 2. 12. 18:00–19:40 malá těl. pod Hradem, Mon 9. 12. 18:00–19:40 malá těl. pod Hradem, T. Lahodová
p9034/02: Tue 24. 9. 18:00–19:40 Tělocvična Veslařská, Tue 1. 10. 18:00–19:40 Tělocvična Veslařská, Tue 8. 10. 18:00–19:40 Tělocvična Veslařská, Tue 15. 10. 18:00–19:40 Tělocvična Veslařská, Tue 22. 10. 18:00–19:40 Tělocvična Veslařská, Tue 29. 10. 18:00–19:40 Tělocvična Veslařská, Tue 5. 11. 18:00–19:40 Tělocvična Veslařská, Tue 12. 11. 18:00–19:40 Tělocvična Veslařská, Tue 19. 11. 18:00–19:40 Tělocvična Veslařská, Tue 26. 11. 18:00–19:40 Tělocvična Veslařská, Tue 3. 12. 18:00–19:40 Tělocvična Veslařská, Tue 10. 12. 18:00–19:40 Tělocvična Veslařská, T. Lahodová

Prerequisites

POV_TV && BOZP_OK(bozp_cus_tv_salove_lekce_choreograficke)
The course is geared for obligatory PE only.

Course Enrolment Limitations

The course is offered to students of any study field.
The capacity limit for the course is 44 student(s).
Current registration and enrolment status: enrolled: 44/44, only registered: 7/44, only registered with preference (fields directly associated with the programme): 0/44

Course objectives

The main goal of the lesson: Salsa for ladies is geared to all female students who like dancing, music and Latin-American rhythms. You can look forward to the basic steps and various choreographies, focused on salsa, but also on other dances such as cha-cha, jive, rumba, samba, bachata, etc. The emphasis will be put on the correct posture, work with hands, the womanliness and the joy of movement accompanied by music.

Learning outcomes

After completing the course, the student will be able to: basic Salsa steps and choreography.

Syllabus

• 1. Introduction to Salsa History and Culture: A brief overview of salsa history, its origins in Latin America, and its development around the world. Music: The rhythm of salsa, the basic structure of the music (4/4), and recognizing the main rhythm (clave). 2. Fundamentals Basic Step: Body posture, footwork, weight transfer, and timing. Posture and Hold: How to hold the body correctly and maintain stability. Leading and Following: Basic concepts for both partners, mutual communication during the dance. 3. First Basic Movements Cross Body Lead: Moving smoothly across the dance floor from one place to another. Open and Closed Positions: When and how the couple's position changes during the dance. Turns and Basic Variations: Simple turns for both partners. 4. Movement Technique Hip and Arm Work: How to engage the hips and arms for a natural dance flow. Rhythm and Style: Various salsa styles (e.g., Cuban, Puerto Rican, New York) and their unique elements. 5. Advanced Steps and Combinations Leading Advanced Combinations: Such as turns, underarm passes, and various forms of leading and following. Footwork: Enhancing style and self-expression in salsa. Rhythm Changes: Playing with the rhythm of the music, changing tempo, and movement dynamics. 6. Musical Interpretation and Improvisation Listening to the Music: Analyzing the music and using various rhythmic elements. Personal Style: Developing a unique style, adding additional moves, and improvisation in dance. 7. Social Dancing and Etiquette Dance Floor Etiquette: Respecting your partner, cues for leading, and inviting others to dance. Social Dancing: Practical exercises in different situations, adapting style to different partners. 8. Practice and Improvement Regular Training: How to practice technique, rhythm, and steps outside of lessons. Feedback: Joint evaluation of progress and identifying areas for further improvement. Dance Parties and Salsa Nights: Recommendations for practicing at a dance club or salsa events.

Literature

recommended literature
• KOCIÁNOVÁ, Šárka. Salsa. Photo by Miroslav Šneberger. 1. vyd. Praha: Grada, 2010, 104 s. ISBN 9788024734798. info
• LUKER, Kristin. Salsa dancing into the social sciences : research in an age of info-glut. Cambridge, Mass.: Harvard University Press, 2008, vi, 323. ISBN 9780674031579. URL info
• Salsa, soul, and spiritleadership for a multicultural age. Edited by Juana Bordas. 1st ed. San Francisco: Berrett-Koehler Publishers, 2007, xvii, 226. ISBN 1576754324. info

Teaching methods

practice exercises

Assessment methods

- exercise, credit - the credit is given to students for the attendance - 2x unexcused absences, 2x excused absences (in IS) - replacing absences only by prior arrangement

Language of instruction

Czech

Further comments (probably available only in Czech)

Study Materials
Information on course enrolment limitations: Minimální počet studentů přihlášených do seminární skupiny je 12.

Teacher's information

http://www.fsps.muni.cz/cus/
Information on teaching TV can be found at www.fsps.muni.cz - university-wide TV.

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