DNC 150 - African Dances & Cultures

Course unit(s): 1
Meets GAR: Meets general academic requirement DE.
This course is designed to introduce the student to African and African-derived dance forms. The cultural contexts of secular and religious dance forms are emphasized. Students are involved in physical training, the perfection of style, integration of music and dance, and an appreciation of the diverse values that are embodied in movement. The course includes lecture, video presentations, discussion, singing, drumming, and dancing.