DAC - Dance Activity
Offered By:
Faculty of Kinesiology, Sport, and Recreation
Below are the courses available from the DAC code. Select a course to view the available classes, additional class notes, and class times.
Acquisition of theoretical knowledge and personal skill in several variations and sequences of the foxtrot, waltz, tango, jive, rumba, and cha cha. Integral to this will be research into the historic and cultural evolution of each style, including the development of good partnering and rhythmic skills, with the understanding of teaching basic sequences to others. Note: Credit will be granted for only one of DAC 155 or DAC 125.
Effective: 2026-05-01 DAC 125 - Social Dance
Acquisition of theoretical knowledge and personal skill in several variations and sequences of the foxtrot, waltz, tango, jive, rumba, and cha cha. Integral to this will be research into the historic and cultural evolution of each style, including the development of good partnering and rhythmic skills, with the understanding of teaching basic sequences to others. Note: Credit will be granted for only one of DAC 155 or DAC 125.
Effective: 2026-09-01 DAC 125 - Social Dance
An introduction to the fundamental skills of social dance. The course involves the instruction of a number of social dances. Emphasis will be placed on the acquisition of the basic movement, style, and rhythm of each dance, as well as step variations and sequences. The acquisition and understanding of these skills and techniques will be presented through activity sessions, and will be evaluated through physical performance and written assessments.