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Bharata Natyam (South Indian Classical Dance)
DANC262 SP

Required Sequence: DANC261 and 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

EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS

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.

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: DANC261

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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