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Academic Year 2003/2004


Jazz Dance I
DANC 208 FA

Crosslistings:
AFAM 261

This course may be repeated for credit.

This course will take a historical look at jazz movement, the early elements and development of jazz dance and how it coincides with the music of jazz and the life conditions of the Afro-American people. The three general areas to be covered are (1) traditional African elements (2) plantation dance of release and relief and (3) early postslavery dance favorites.

MAJOR READINGS

Selected short readings from periodicals

EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS

Participation in "Worlds of Dance Concert" in December. Written final exam.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS and/or COMMENTS

Regular Registration. If not accepted during registration, go to first class dressed to dance with a drop/add form. Professor Davidson will take students if she has room. Professor will not be available until first class.

COURSE FORMAT: Studio

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

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

Prerequisites: NONE

SECTION 01

Instructor(s): Davidson,Doretha   
Times: ..T.R.. 01:00PM-02:30PM;     Location: SDC
Reserved Seats:    (Total Limit: 35)
SR. major: 2   Jr. major: 3
SR. non-major: 11   Jr. non-major: 11   SO: 5   FR: 3

Special Attributes:
Curricular Renewal:    Reading Non-Verbal Texts, Writing, Focused Inquiry Course
Links to Web Resources For This Course.

Last Updated on MAR-19-2004


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