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DANC260

West African Dance I DANC260 SP

Crosslistings: AFST150

Section	Class Size	*Available	Times
1	36	0	Times: M.W.... 7:45PM-9:45PM;

*The number of spaces listed as available is based on class seats open for the current phase of registration. Some seats may be taken in previous phases while others may be held out for subsequent phases of registration. (Last Updated on Wed Mar 4 05:00:40 EST 1998 )

Photo Caption and Credits

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- 9:45PM;; 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-03-1998

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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