You may choose your own movies to write a report about.
Be certain that the movie or dance clips are partner-dancing, preferrably
about Salsa. If you choose the movie or video clips that does not
have anything to do with partner dancing, then you will get F
on your paper.
Your paper is due May 25 either as an email attachment or hard
copy. Email attachment must be in MS Word or PDF format.
If you are writing about these video clips, identifiy what
types of Salsa dancing they are dancing in your paper. (At least
try.)
Most of dancers in the following video clips are routines by amateurs
- like you!
CHUN LI & RYU STREET FIGHTER ROUTINE
This couple is a brother and a sister, competiting at the Korean
Salsa Festival in 2005.
DAVID HUO AT THE SHOW, BAILAR CASINO
David Huo is a professional dancer in China and one of examplary
Salsa dancer I personally like.
SOCIAL SALSA FLOOR: "SABOR SIN REMEDIO"
Final
Exam
Your Final Exam is on the last day of the class, May 25. It will
be in the format of real-life application, Jack-n-Jill, unless alternative
is necessary.
The time line of May 25 will be as following:
First 2 sessions: regular lecture/class
Second session (about 15-30 minutes): Review. I will explain what
I will be looking for in your dancing.
Third session (about 15-30 minutes): practice
Fourth session (15 minutes): Q & A
Firth session (30 mnutes) pracitce
Sisth session: Final exam
Do not call me regarding your absences or
tardies. It will not help your grade. :)
Future
Dancing Plan?
End of the semester does not mean that end of your
dancing classes! Go out and keep dancing!
If you want the information about where dance classes and clubs
are in your neighborhood, email me, and I will provide you with
all the information as best as I can!
Syllabus