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DANC262
Bharata Natyam (South Indian Classical Dance)
DANC262 SP
Crosslistings: MUSC481
Photo Caption and Credits
Spring 97 Availability (Last Updated on Sat Mar 8 05:00:06 EST 1997
)
Section Limit Enrollment Available
01 15 9 6
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. Keeping a journal will be an integral
part of the class as will student/teacher conferences and
preparation for the end of semester Intro-to-Dance recital.
This is an ampersand course with DANC262.
COURSE FORMAT: Performance Studio
REGISTRATION INFORMATION
Level: UG Credit: 0.50
Prerequisites:
DANC261
- Section 01
- Paul, 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
About the Photo:
Rohita Jain dances Kathak, a dance of India.
Reference:
Massey, Jamila and Reginald Massey. THE DANCES OF
INDIA, London: Tricolor Books, 1989
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