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DANC261
Bharata Natyam (South Indian Classical Dance)
DANC261 FA
Crosslistings: MUSC480
Fall 96 Availability (Last Updated on Sat Mar 8 05:00:40 EST 1997
)
Section Limit Enrollment Available
01 15 8 7
Bharata Natyam, the classical dance tradition of South
India, combines principles of music and dance into a
theatrical idiom capable of story-telling as well as
abstract beauty. The rudiments of this technique will be
taught through classroom practice in rhythmic and
interpretive exercises.
MAJOR READINGS
Selected readings from Coomaraswamy, De
Zoete, T. Balasaraswati, Vatsyayan
EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS and/or COMMENTS
May be repeated for
credit. Individual times for advanced students will be
arranged. Keeping a journal will be an integral part of the
class as will student/teacher conferences and preparation
for the end of semester Introduction to Dance recital.
This is an ampersand course with DANC262.
COURSE FORMAT: Performance Studio
REGISTRATION INFORMATION
Level: UG Credit: 0.50
Prerequisites:
None
- Section 01
- Cowdery, L
- Times: M.W.... 4:00PM;
- Grading Mode: Mixed
- 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
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