DANC365 - West African Dance III

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Academic Year 2005/2006

West African Dance III
DANC 365 SP

This course may be repeated for credit.

In this course, advanced dance students will learn complex dances from a number of different ethnic cultures from Ghana and West Africa. The historical, social, cultural and religious contents of each dance will be presented. Focus will be given to mastery of the texture effort, shape and dynamics within the choreography. This is a physically rigorous and challenging course for those who have completed DANC360 (West African Dance II) or have equivalent experience. Permission of instructor is required.

MAJOR READINGS

Selected articles.

EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS

Project with creative, performative and written components.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS and/or COMMENTS

Students will be expected to perform in the West African Drumming and Dance Concert. Students must contact Professor Mensah for permission to get into the course. Please come to the first class ready to dance.

COURSE FORMAT: Studio

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

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

Prerequisites: DANC360

SECTION 01

Instructor(s): Mensah,Helen

Times: ..T.R.. 04:30PM-06:30PM; Location: TST001;

Reserved Seats: (Total Limit: 20)

Special Attributes:

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

Permission: Permission of Instructor Required
POI forms will be distributed by the instructor during the browsing period of pre-registration and must be submitted to the Registrar's office prior to the on-line registration appointment

Links to Web Resources For This Course.

Last Updated on MAR-30-2006