African and Afro-diasporic Dance Forms I

1 units · Undergraduate

Introduction to studio practice of dance forms rooted in the Africa and African Diaspora. Beginning with the body, this course includes a survey of the historical and cultural contexts of these dances which are broad from both embodied and geographical considerations; students learn deep respect for the nuances of culturally rooted dance practices with musical contributions. Prereq: Enrollment in Dance major, or permission of instructor. Repeatable to a maximum of 10 cr hrs.