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Academic Year 2005/2006

From Africa to Broadway: African Influences in American Jazz Dance
DANC 213 SP
Crosslistings:
AFAM 262

This course may be repeated for credit.

An advanced approach to the Jazz technique. Increased difficulty in the basic jazz component including floor work, lyrical dynamics and complex rhythm cadences. Explores the rebirth of African influence in American jazz dance through the works of Katherine Dunham, Dianne McIntyre (improvisational movement theory), Hip-hop and Urban Tap. In depth discussion: Is everything old new again?

MAJOR READINGS

Selected short readings from periodicals.

EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS

Participation in "Worlds of Dance Concert."

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS and/or COMMENTS

Previous dance experience required. Audition at first class. Please come to first class ready to dance.

COURSE FORMAT: Studio

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

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

Prerequisites: [DANC208 or AFAM261] Links to Web Resources For This Course.

Last Updated on MAR-30-2006

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