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Jazz Dance I
DANC208 SP

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.

MAJOR READINGS

EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS

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: Performance

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

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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