DNCE 3900 - Dances of the African Diaspora I

Credits: 3

This course introduces and extends students’ understanding of African dance fundamentals and concepts underlying its rich dance culture and diaspora, which stand as the root of many African American social dances and extends their comprehension. This course will begin with learning Dunham Technique as codified by distinguished dancer Katherine Dunham and integrate jazz dance, West African and Caribbean dance forms such as Capoiera progressing through the course. They will relate cultural styles and their function in secular and religious culture.

Prerequisite(s): DNCE 1501 or special permission