West African Dance I
DANC 260
Fall 2020
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| This course may be repeated for credit. |
| Course Cluster and Certificates: African Studies, African Studies Minor |
West African dance is a gateway to the cultures and ways of life of its people. It is the medium on which the very existence of the people is reinforced and celebrated. In this introductory course, students will learn the fundamental principles and aesthetics of West African dance through learning to embody basic movement vocabulary and selected traditional dances from Ghana. The physical embodiment of these cultures will be complemented with videos, lectures, readings, and discussions to give students an in-depth perspective on the people and cultures of Ghana. Students will also learn dances from other West Africa countries periodically. |
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| Credit: .5 |
Gen Ed Area Dept:
HA DANC |
| Course Format: Studio | Grading Mode: Graded |
| Level: UGRD |
Prerequisites: None |
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Fulfills a Requirement for: (AFST-MN)(DANC-MN)(DANC) |
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Past Enrollment Probability: 75% - 89% |
| SECTION 01 |
| Major Readings: Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore
| Additional Requirements and/or Comments:
Updated July 5, 2020:
West African dance is a gateway to the cultures and ways of life of its people. It is the medium on which the very existence of the people is reinforced and celebrated. In this introductory course, students will learn the fundamental principles and aesthetics of West African dance through learning to embody basic movement vocabulary and selected traditional dances from Ghana. The physical embodiment of these cultures will be complemented with videos, lectures, readings, and discussions to give students an in-depth perspective on the people and cultures of Ghana. Students will also learn dances from other West Africa countries periodically.
West African dance under normal circumstances is a communal event that celebrates human connectivity and community building with the dancers and drummers interacting closely with each in the same space. In the fall semester this essential element of West African dance is not possible because of the need to practice safe social distancing as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. This course is a Hybrid In-Person course with most classes held in-person and some sessions held online until Thanksgiving and fully online after Thanksgiving. The course cannot accept any students who would not be able to participate in the in-person sessions. By enrolling in the course, you pledge to wear a mask and practice safe social distancing (6 feet apart) for the entire duration of each class session. You also acknowledge that the instructor has the right to ask you to leave the class should you fail/choose to not observe these safe practice protocols at any time. Finally, you acknowledge that observing these safe practice protocols does not immune you from contracting COVID-19 and have thought hard about your decision to enroll in the course at this time when the world is still battling the pandemic and will not hold the instructor or Wesleyan university liable for contracting the virus.
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| Instructor(s): Saaka,Iddrisu Times: .M.W... 06:40PM-08:10PM; Location: SDC; |
| Total Enrollment Limit: 20 | | SR major: 3 | JR major: 3 | | |
| Seats Available: 7 | GRAD: X | SR non-major: 2 | JR non-major: 2 | SO: 5 | FR: 5 |
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