DANC0242A-F13
Dance & Knowledge India
Please register via RELI 0242A
Dance & Embodied Knowledge in the Indian Context
In this theory-practice course in religion, dance, and South Asian studies we will analyze the nature of embodied knowledge and the creative power of performance in the Indian context. During two class sessions per week we will contextualize embodied movement with discussions of Hindu mythology, Hindu devotionalism (bhakti), Sanskrit aesthetic theory (rasa), western performance theories, and Indian classical dance history. One class session per week will be devoted to learning basic movements in south Indian classical dance, culminating in an informal performance of one dance piece. We will highlight the difference ways in which the body and dance are perceived in religious mythology, aesthetic theory, historical context, and dance movement. No dance experience required. 2 hrs. lect./disc., 1 hr. dance
In this theory-practice course in religion, dance, and South Asian studies we will analyze the nature of embodied knowledge and the creative power of performance in the Indian context. During two class sessions per week we will contextualize embodied movement with discussions of Hindu mythology, Hindu devotionalism (bhakti), Sanskrit aesthetic theory (rasa), western performance theories, and Indian classical dance history. One class session per week will be devoted to learning basic movements in south Indian classical dance, culminating in an informal performance of one dance piece. We will highlight the difference ways in which the body and dance are perceived in religious mythology, aesthetic theory, historical context, and dance movement. No dance experience required. 2 hrs. lect./disc., 1 hr. dance
- Term:
- Fall 2013
- Location:
- Munroe Hall 401(MNR 401)
- Schedule:
- 9:05am-9:55am on Monday, Wednesday at MNR 401 (Sep 9, 2013 to Dec 6, 2013)
9:30am-10:45am on Thursday at MAC 109 (Sep 9, 2013 to Dec 6, 2013) - Type:
- Seminar
- Instructors:
- Harshita Kamath
- Subject:
- Dance
- Department:
- Dance
- Division:
- Arts
- Requirements Fulfilled:
- AAL ART PHL
- Levels:
- Undergraduate
- Cross-Listed As:
- RELI0242A-F13 *
- Availability:
- View availability, prerequisites, and other requirements.
- Course Reference Number (CRN):
- 92403
- Subject Code:
- DANC
- Course Number:
- 0242
- Section Identifier:
- A