DANCE 26A - Beginning Salsa Dance

    Recent Professors
    Canellias L. M.
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026
    Class Size
    Not published
    Credits
    2
    Fall 2026 Sections
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    Transfers To
    CSU
    Description
    This course introduces students to the movement and music of Salsa Dance and its cultural, historic, and geographic origins. The basic dance technique, musical structure, and terminology is studied along with elements of body placement, style, and characteristics of the form including turning techniques and partnering. Additionally, bachata and cha-cha-cha dance forms will also be studied in this course. Attendance of dance productions for which students must purchase tickets (see smc.edu/dance) is required along with written assignments.
    Usually Held
    Mon Wed 12:30pm–2:35pm