DANC0163A-F09
From Africa to America
From Africa to America: Moving from Our Core
This course is an introduction to dance emphasizing the influence of traditions from the African Diaspora on contemporary modern dance. Technique sessions incorporate styles from West Africa and Central and South America with performance work. Discussion of readings on the history and current practice of movement forms originating in Africa, as well as on the work of artists developing fusion styles, supports written and creative work. Compositional studies explore the intersection between technique, history/theory, and performance. (No previous dance experience required.) 2 hrs. lect./3 hrs. lab
This course is an introduction to dance emphasizing the influence of traditions from the African Diaspora on contemporary modern dance. Technique sessions incorporate styles from West Africa and Central and South America with performance work. Discussion of readings on the history and current practice of movement forms originating in Africa, as well as on the work of artists developing fusion styles, supports written and creative work. Compositional studies explore the intersection between technique, history/theory, and performance. (No previous dance experience required.) 2 hrs. lect./3 hrs. lab
- Term:
- Fall 2009
- Location:
- Mahaney Center for the Arts 110(MAC 110)
- Schedule:
- 10:10am-11:00am on Monday, Wednesday (Sep 7, 2009 to Dec 4, 2009)
- Type:
- Lecture
- Instructors:
- Christal Brown
- Subject:
- Dance
- Department:
- Dance
- Division:
- Arts
- Requirements Fulfilled:
- ART PE
- Levels:
- Undergraduate
- Availability:
- View availability, prerequisites, and other requirements.
- Course Reference Number (CRN):
- 91837
- Subject Code:
- DANC
- Course Number:
- 0163
- Section Identifier:
- A