CLASS MEETING:
Meets one 75 minute period four times per week (Monday thru Thursday)

COURSE DESCRIPTION:
Beginning level course in the technique and styles of tap dance, including
tap
history and appreciation.

COURSE OBJECTIVES:
At the conclusion of the course, each student should be able to:
1. execute basic tap steps and combinations;
2. perform two full-length tap pieces;
3. demonstrate an understanding of rhythmic structure by creating their own
simple tap combinations.

ATTENDANCE:
Students are allowed a maximum of three (3) absences.  Upon a fourth
absence,
the student has three (3) options:  1) receive a grade of F; 2) officially
withdraw from the class;
3) follow an appeal procedure through your instructor and/or the Elective
Program
Coordinator.

GRADING PROCEDURES:
Students grades will be based primarily on attendance, and effort shown in
class.
Consideration will be given to the quality of in-class performance of
routines, to
include:
1. rhythmic and stylistic accuracy
2. musicality and expressions
This evaluation will take into consideration the students individual
capabilities.