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DANC260

West African Dance I
DANC260 FA

Crosslistings: AFST149, MUSC149
Photo Caption and Credits

Fall 96 Availability (Last Updated on Thu Apr 17 05:01:13 EDT 1997 )

Section  Limit  Enrollment  Available
  01       29      0         29

An introduction through dancing, lecture, reading and video to a variety of West African traditional dances. Students will learn religious, recreational, ceremonial and warrior dance choreographies.

MAJOR READINGS

Selected articles.

EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS and/or COMMENTS

ONLY students who pre-registered but failed enrollment may call the secretary at x2290 to be placed on a limited waiting list. Enrollment is very competitive so act quickly.

COURSE FORMAT: Performance Studio

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Level: UG Credit: 0.50 Gen Ed Area & Dept: HA DANC

Prerequisites: None

Section 01
Mensah, H
Times: M.W.... 7:45PM;
Grading Mode: A/F
Registration Preference (1 high to 6 low, 0=Excluded) Sr: 1, Jr: 1, So: 1, Fr: 1
Major Preference Given

Last Updated on MAR-10-1997



About the Photo:

"A West African dance class leaps exuberantly to an 'Atsiagbekor' or war dance."

Reference:

Wesleyan: The University Alumni Magazine, Summer 1992



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