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557-0412-01L 2 Credits SHE D-HEST , D-BIOL

Dance I

Tanz I

Lecturers & Examiners: Cécile König, Fabienne Hüppin
Prerequisites: Assessment Polysports passed (or Assessment I, II or III). Compulsory for Teaching Diploma Sports.
VVZ CR n/a

Last Updated: 2026-06-03 00:35:27

Abstract

Dance and movement comprise of expression, strength, endurance, suppleness, flexibility, rhythmic movement sequences, coordination and dance cants with music - combined with creativity. Implementation of these aspects.

Objective

- To arouse and stimulate the interest for dancing -To enjoy dancing without prior knowledge and to experience the possibilities within dance from easy to hard -To gain insight into different dance styles -To improve one's own dance technique in framework of the topics offered: To acquire and expand personal skills and knowledge -To expand the diversity and repertoire of movements -To improve coordination with the help of music -To understand music and to be able to interpret the music's character -Dance enhances the consciousness about body and posture, helps in a holistic personality development and assists in body language: a way to express emotions

Content

- Kennenlernen von verschiedenen Tanzstile: HipHop/Streetdance, Jazz, Jive (RNR), Salsa... - Grundlagen von Techniken einzelner Tanzstile kennenlernen und verbessern - Erarbeiten von Tanzkombinationen - Der Tanz und die Bewegung beinhalten Ausdruck, Kraft, Ausdauer, Geschmeidigkeit, Flexibilität, rhythmische Bewegungsabläufe, Koordination und Tanzphrasen mit Musik- gepaart mit Kreativität und Lebensfreude

General Information

Language
German
Levels
SHE
Frequency
Yearly recurring

Examination

Type
graded semester performance
S. Moodle-Kurs.

Registration & Places

Signup End
11.01.2026
Priority: Registration for the course unit is only possible for the primary target group

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
lecture with exercise Tanz I
Der Unterricht findet gemäss separater Gruppeinteilung statt.
  • Thu 12:45-14:30 (HPS C 21.3)
  • Fri 12:45-14:30 (HPS C 21.3)
  • Fri 14:45-16:30 (HPS C 21.3)
2 h weekly

Offered In

  • Sport Teaching Diploma (Detailed information on the programme: )
    • Sports Practice (The scientific prerequisite for obtaining the teaching diploma in sports for high schools is a university Master's degree in sport, movement, health or other natural sciences with a sufficient basis in exercise and sports science. In addition, practical requirements (sports practice) of 46 ECTS are necessary. These can be obtained partly within the Bachelor's and Master's programme.)