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DANC270
Spanish Flamenco Dance
DANC270 SP
| Section | Class Size | *Available | Times | POI | Prereq |
|---|
| 1 | 20 | 0 | Times: .T.T... 6:15PM-8:00PM; | Yes | No |
| 2 | 0 | 0 | Times: M.W.... 2:40PM-4:10PM; | No | No |
*The number of spaces listed as available is based on class seats open for
the Blue Add 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 Tue Aug 10 05:00:21 EDT 1999
)
This course introduces the fundamentals of flamenco
dance the form that grew out of the Gypsy and Andalusian
cultures of Southern Spain. The class focuses on the
development of flamenco technique through the integration of
footwork patterns, arm movements, body attitude, turns, and
coordinating dance rhythms and phrasing to musical
accompaniment.
Emphasis is also placed on gaining an understanding of
flamenco in its various cultural contexts.
MAJOR READINGS
Donn Pohren, THE ART OF FLAMENCO
Selected articles.
EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS
Short papers based on readings
& video viewings.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS and/or COMMENTS
Hard-soled shoes
with heels. Women with full skirts. A basic competence in
rhythmic dance is a requirement for this class.
Acceptance to this class will be determined by audition.
Call Dance Dept., ext. 2290 for time and place.
Unless preregistered students attend the first class meeting
or communicate directly with the instructor prior to the
first class, they will be dropped from the class list.
NOTE: Students must still submit a completed Drop/Add form
to the Registrar's Office.
COURSE FORMAT: Discussion Lecture Performance Studio
REGISTRATION INFORMATION
Level: UG Credit: 0.50
Gen Ed Area & Dept: HA DANC
Prerequisites:
None
- Section 01
- Landborn, A
- Times: .T.T... 6:15PM- 8:00PM;
- Grading Mode: A/F
- Registration Preference (1 high to 6 low, 0=Excluded) Sr: 1, Jr: 1, So: 1, Fr: 0
- Major Preference Given
- Permission of Instructor Required.
Last Updated on MAR-22-1999
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