Part-time adult education, evening classes: London: City Lit

Sunday ballroom

If you are new to this dance form, come and gain a basic foundation in popular ballroom and Latin American dances. You will be able to perform the dances with different members of the class.

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Key course information

Dates
03/06/12 - 01/07/12

Day(s)
Sun

Duration
5 weeks

Time
11:30 - 13:30

Fees
Full fee: £57^NC

Venue
KS - Keeley Street

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Course code
DO064

Availability
Available
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^NC: No concessionary fees available as there is no government funding for this course.

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Call enrolments: 020 7831 7831

Still got questions?
drama@citylit.ac.uk or call 020 7492 2542

Course outline

What is the course about?

The course will cover two popular dances: the bull fighting Spanish paso doble and the GI war-time dance, the jive. Both are from the American Latin field.

What topics will we cover?

Paso doble:- attack, elevations, displacement, separations, fallaway separation sur place, fallaway whisk, grand circlé,
Jive:- basic in fallaway, change of place right to left, stop and go, hands behind the back, change of place left to right, link, and chassé walks.

Steps will be incorporated into a simple routine that you will be able to dance in the sessions and outside the classroom environment.

By the end of this course you should be able to:

- dance the two dances with correct footwork and to correct tempo of music.
- lead and follow different learners on the course in the two dances.

What level is the course and do I need any particular skills?

The course is aimed at beginners and also people who need to brush up on their existing dancing skills.
In order to get the most from the course you will be able to:
• Follow spoken instructions.
• Use numbers to recognise rhythms within the two dances.
• Work within groups and pairs safely.

How will I be taught, and will there be any work outside the class?

The tutor will demonstrate the steps and will give verbal instructions. You will practise dancing the steps with a partner and then to music.

There will be no work outside the class but you will be given handouts about the steps taught, so that you can practise the steps at home.

Are there any other costs? Is there anything I need to bring?

No other costs involved but you should wear loose fitting clothes, no trainers, flip-flops or slingback shoes, and bring a drink.

Do I need to have an interview before I can enrol?

No.

What feedback will I get?

You will receive regular feedback from your tutor throughout the course, as and when appropriate. At the end of the course you and your tutor are asked to assess the progress you have made. You will be asked to complete an ongoing personal progression form on each session, so that any concerns can be addressed quickly.

How will I be able to give my views on the course?

Please complete the evaluation form at the end of your course. These are monitored and help us to continually improve our courses.

How do I find out if I can get some support for my learning?

You may be interested in: education and careers advice; financial and childcare support; disability support; support for Deaf and hearing-impaired students; dyslexia support; English and maths support; counselling, and library services (supported learning centre). To find out what may be available to you, and how to apply, see page 213 of the 11/12 course guide, or visit www.citylit.ac.uk/students

When I've finished, what course can I do next?

General information and advice on courses at City Lit is available from the Information and Advice Shop, open Monday to Friday 12:00 – 19:00 during term time, and Monday to Friday 12:00 – 17:00 out of term time. See the course guide for term dates and further details.

Who can I contact for further information?

Tel: 020 7492 2542

drama@citylit.ac.uk

Drop-in advice During term-time: Monday & Wednesday 12.30 - 13.30 and 17.30 - 18.30 Thursday 17.30 - 18.30 Non term-time Tuesday 12.30 - 13.30 Wednesday 17.30 - 18.30.

To enrol on a course, call 020 7831 7831.

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Dates	Day(s)	Time	Duration	Fees	Snr	Conc	Code	Availability
03/06/12 to 01/07/12	Sun	11:30 - 13:30	5 weeks	£57	£57	£57	DO064	Available	» Select
18/09/11 to 23/10/11	Sun	15:30 - 17:30	6 weeks	£68	£68	£68	DO022	Finished	» Select
22/01/12 to 26/02/12	Sun	15:30 - 17:30	6 weeks	£68	£68	£68	DO045	Finished	» Select