Contemporary Jazz Dance

Contemporary Jazz fuses elements of pop culture with modern and ballet, underscored by principles of hip hop. The class focuses on personal expression through movement to build a confident and eclectic mover. Assignments include short viewings , readings and written work, and performance viewing and response. Appropriate for more advanced dancers and dance minors. 2 credits. Fulfills arts distribution. DNC 0042 Afro-Haitian Dance: From Roots to Stage. This experiential course focuses on the choreographic works of folkloric artists and how traditional performances connect to modern dance pioneer, Katherine Dunham, and contemporary works of today. Students will learn and develop choreography for spring performance, including the Yanvalou, Nago, and Zepal rhythms. Course work includes short viewings, readings, and written assignments. No dance experience required. 2 credits. Upon petition, may fulfill two of arts, culture, and/or world civilizations distribution. DNC 0046 North Indian Kathak. Introduction to this classical dance-theatre of North India. Basic movements, footwork patterns, spins, rhythms, and abhinaya (story-telling). Cultural context and historical background interwoven. Recommendations: For complete novices and those with some experience.