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DANC260

West African Dance I
DANC260 SP

Crosslistings: AFST150, MUSC149
Photo Caption and Credits

Spring 97 Availability (Last Updated on Thu Apr 17 05:00:17 EDT 1997 )

Section  Limit  Enrollment  Available
  01       30      0         30

Introductory dances of West Africa, especially from Ghana. Dealing with the basic dance steps in Gahu, Agbekor, Asaadua, Boboobo and Toga Atsia from the Republic of Togo, West Africa. Students who preregistered but failed enrollment should call the department (x2290) to be placed on a waiting list. This is a very competitive course to gain admission to, so act quickly.

MAJOR READINGS

Selected articles.

EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS

Requirements set by the instructor.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS and/or COMMENTS

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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