This course will take a historical look at jazz movement, the early elements and development of jazz dance and how it coincides with the music of jazz and the life conditions of the Afro-American people. The three general areas to be covered are 1) traditional African elements 2) plantation dance of release and relief 3) early post slavery dance favorites.
Unless preregistered students attend the first class 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: Performance
Level: UGRD Credit: .5 Gen Ed Area Dept: HA DANC Grading Mode: Student Option
Prerequisites: NONE
Last Updated on MAR-24-2000
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