2021-2022 Catalog

DANC 222 Embodied Africanist Aesthetics

Thisis a studio course that explores traditional dance forms of the African continent, the rich diversity of African Diasporic Dance, the foundational role Africanist Aesthetics played in the creation of the vernacular dance styles of the Americas, and the power of contemporary urban and street dance techniques. The course will explore the rich history and multi-faceted contexts of these movement techniques through readings and written assignments as well as through a daily movement practice. Additional lab fee applies. 

Credits

3

Prerequisite

DANC 189, Dance Majors Only