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Class number:
2952
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Title: African Dance |
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Department: Theater and Dance |
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Career: Undergraduate |
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Component: Studio |
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Session: Regular |
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Instructor's Permission Required: No |
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Grading Basis: Regular |
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Units: 0.50 |
| Enrollment limited to 19 |
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Current enrollment: 20 |
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Available seats: 0 |
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Start date: Monday, January 22, 2024 |
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End date: Friday, May 10, 2024 |
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Mode of Instruction: In Person |
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Schedule: TR: 4:15PM-5:45PM, TC - 152 |
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Instructor(s): Craig, Mellissa |
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Prerequisite(s): None |
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Distribution Requirement: Meets Art and Global Requirements |
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Note: 5 seats reserved for first year students, 5 for sophomores, 4 for juniors, 5 for seniors. |
Course Description:
Energetic and vibrant, African dance embodies joyful expression of the spirit through the physical body. This class provides an introduction to West African dance and culture. Students will learn steps from traditional dances from Guinea, West Africa; the role dance plays in Guinean culture; and develop an understanding of the communication between the drum and the dancer. The class includes a performance requirement, but no previous dance experience is necessary. Also listed under international studies/African studies. |
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Course Syllabus:
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