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Academic Year 2002/2003

Bharata Natyam (South Indian Classical Dance): Introduction of South Indian Classical Dance
DANC 261 SP

This course is an introduction to the movement language of the South Indian Classical Dance tradition, Bharatanatyam. Through daily embodiment of the movement language of Bharatanatyam, students will gain an understanding of the aesthetic, political, social and cultural dimensions of this form. The course will focus largely on studio participation, combined with readings, discussions and video viewings to deepen our understanding of this form. There is no prerequisite and no prior dance experience is expected for this course.

Evaluation will be based on attendance and class participation, class journal/short essays and end-of-semester performance in World Music Hall.

MAJOR READINGS

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS and/or COMMENTS

Unless preregistered students attend the first class meeting or communicate directly with the instructor prior to the first class, they will be dropped from the class list. NOTE: Students must still submit a completed Drop/Add form to the Registrar's Office.

COURSE FORMAT: Studio

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Level: UGRD    Credit: .5    Gen Ed Area Dept: HA DANC    Grading Mode: Graded   

Prerequisites: NONE

SECTION 01

Instructor(s): Krishnan,Hari    

Times: ..T.R.. 04:30PM-06:00PM;     Location: WMH

Reserved Seats:    (Total Limit: 19)

SR. major: 2   Jr. major: 3

SR. non-major: 4   Jr. non-major: 4   SO: 3   FR: 3

Special Attributes:

Curricular Renewal:    Reading Non-Verbal Texts, Writing, Focused Inquiry Course

Last Updated on MAR-18-2003

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