PE 1170

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  • Schedule of Classes - April 13, 2026 10:10AM EDT

PE 1170
Introduction to Swing Dance

Course information provided by the 2026-2027 Catalog.

In this class you will learn the basics of Lindy Hop (also called Jitterbug and East Coast Swing), a social dance originated by Black Americans in the early twentieth century that is still popular today all around the world. We will work on footwork, timing, partnering, and musicality, with the goal of empowering you to have fun on the social dance floor-at weddings, parties, and wherever there's good rythmic music playing! You'll learn to improvise and have the opportunity to create short choreographs too. No dance experience or partner is necessary. In fact, you will change partners frequently in class. Wear clothes you are comfortable moving in. Shoes must have leather soles OR be white-soled sneakers with the treads worn smooth, or you can dance in socks.


Last 4 Terms Offered 2026SP, 2025FA, 2025SP, 2024FA

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1 Credit S/U NoAud

  •  1213 PE 1170   LEC 001

  •  
    • W
    • Aug 31 - Dec 7, 2026

    • Garry, S

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    Drop Deadline: Wednesday, September 9, 2026. Students will be responsible for the course fee and assessed a $50 administrative fee if they do not drop by the deadline. Attendance is required. For policies pertaining to absences and Physical Education courses, please visit https://scl.cornell.edu/pe/policies.

Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1 Credit S/U NoAud

  •  1214 PE 1170   LEC 002

  •  
    • W
    • Aug 31 - Dec 7, 2026

    • Schriewer, R

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    Drop Deadline: Wednesday, September 9, 2026. Students will be responsible for the course fee and assessed a $50 administrative fee if they do not drop by the deadline. Attendance is required. For policies pertaining to absences and Physical Education courses, please visit https://scl.cornell.edu/pe/policies.