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Jazz Dance I
DANC 208
Spring 2007
Section: 01  
This course may be repeated for credit.
Crosslisting: AFAM 261

This course will take a historical look at jazz movement, the early elements, and development of the dance (jazz vocabulary) and how it coincides with music and the life conditions of African American people. It will introduce basic dance technique while exploring the influence of Ritual Dances of Africa, Dances of the Plantation, early nightclubbing (Jook Houses), and basic Authentic Jazz Dance techniques.

Essential Capabilities: None
Credit: .5 Gen Ed Area Dept: HA DANC
Course Format: StudioGrading Mode: Graded
Level: UGRD Prerequisites: None
Fulfills a Major Requirement for: (AFAM-MN)(AFAM)
Past Enrollment Probability: Not Available

Last Updated on APR-18-2024
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