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DANC262

Bharata Natyam (South Indian Classical Dance) DANC262 SP

Next Offered in 9899 SP

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 DANC261.

COURSE FORMAT: Performance Studio

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

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

Prerequisites: DANC261

Last Updated on MAR-03-1998

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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