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Bharata Natyam (South Indian Classical Dance)
DANC261 FA
Required Sequence: DANC261 & DANC262
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
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 Introduction to Dance recital. This is an ampersand
course with DANC262.
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:
Studio
REGISTRATION INFORMATION
Level:
UGRD
Credit:
.5
Gen Ed Area Dept:
HA DANC
Grading Mode:
Student Option
Prerequisites:
NONE
SECTION 01
- Instructor(s): Paul,Lauren
- Times: .M.W... 04:00PM-05:30PM; Location: WMH
- Reserved Seats: (Total Limit: 15)
- SR. major: Jr. major:
- SR. non-major: 4 Jr. non-major: 4 SO: 4 FR: 3
Special Attributes:
- Curricular Renewal: Reading Non-Verbal Texts, Focused Inquiry Course
Last Updated on MAR-24-2000
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