Salsa Routine Assignment

Salsa Routine Assignment by Sonia O'Neill

transform a dance sequence
create and demonstrate a dance sequence in a chosen genre or style and for a given purpose
demonstrate dance movements in the appropriate style for the chosen genre or choreography


In groups of four, manipulate Salsa steps and sequences in order to create a performance piece to share with the class. This performance piece may be included in a larger piece to be performed in public.

1 minute minimum
includes open and closed positions
includes all the steps we have learned
each step may be repeated a maximum of 2 times before changing to a different step (however, once you have changed, you may go back and repeat the old step)
a clear beginning
a clear ending

partners may switch
up to 15 seconds may be a “non-Salsa” intro
up to 15 seconds may be “un-partnered”

Roles:
All students are responsible for creating the body of the choreography.
Dance 11 and 12 students are responsible for developing the introduction and conclusion and making the final decisions on these parts.
Dance 11 and 12 students will show leadership in encouraging others to participate in the creative process and in providing positive feedback to all members of their group.