Perspectives in Dance as Culture: Dance of the African Diaspora
DANC 377
Fall 2009 not offered
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Crosslisting:
ANTH 325 |
In this combined technique and ethnography course we will explore some of the many dance practices of the African Diaspora. We will focus on Senegal and Ghana in West Africa and follow the path of the Middle Passage to Cuba, Brazil and the United States. Investigating both traditional and popular dance forms, we will consider how African dance and culture has influenced many performance practices throughout the Americas. To these ends, course work will include: learning specific dances (Sabar, Capoeira, Orisha dancing, salsa, tap and hip hop for example); engaging in readings that provide critical, cultural, and historical context; participating in analytical and self reflective dialogue; as well as creating an independent research paper. |
Essential Capabilities:
None |
Credit: 1 |
Gen Ed Area Dept:
HA DANC |
Course Format: Seminar | Grading Mode: Graded |
Level: UGRD |
Prerequisites: None |
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Fulfills a Requirement for: (DANC-MN)(DANC)(ENVS-MN)(ENVS)(HRAD-MN)(STS) |
Major Readings:
To be announced.
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Examinations and Assignments: A written commentary on a live performance, a midterm examination, short, ungraded written assignments, a final research paper and a "performance/ethnographic" project. |
Additional Requirements and/or Comments: Students will engage in a semester-long investigation of either a movement phenomenon or cultural practice of their choosing. NO prior experience in dance, performance studies, or anthropology required. |
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