AFRO ASIAN IMPROV: FROM HIP HOP TO MARTIAL ARTS FUSION
An Afro Asian perspective provides a lens through which intersections between Asian American and African American dance and martial arts are studied and practiced. Asian American and African American movement genres provide tools to explore dance fusion, choreography, and improvisation, to create dances informed by African American and Asian American legacies of struggle, innovation and transformation, while cognizant of historical forces of oppression and racism. Building connections through respectful communication with others are learned through dance practice, discussion and writing about concepts learned through readings, videos, and guest artist visits. Engagement with dance as a cultural vehicle for creative problem-solving and risk-taking occurs through guided class or smaller group activities.
Prerequisites & course information
Requisites: Sophomore standing Course Designation: Core GenEd - Civics & Perspectives Ethnic St - Ethnic Studies Breadth - Humanities Level - Intermediate L&S Credit - L&S Liberal Arts and Science Repeatable for Credit: No Last Taught: Fall 2026 Learning Outcomes: 1. Articulate perspectives on the diversity of the human condition through critical andinterpretive skills to analyze the past, present, and future of human movement in a complex world Audience: Undergraduate 2. Prepare for participation in a multicultural society through developing a consciousness of self and other and building empathy towards others’ perspective, thinking critically and questioning assumptions of certain valued or devalued histories, and analyzing how these differences have promulgated disparities in contemporary American society Audience: Undergraduate 3. Demonstrate skills in writing and speaking about dance in its historical, contemporary and cultural contexts Audience: Undergraduate 4. Articulate Afro Asian perspectives on the intersections of Asian American and African American cultural, social and historical knowledge, and communicate important ideas through dance and story-telling performance Audience: Undergraduate 5. Practice Asian American and African American foundational movement toolboxes as a basis for improvisation and dance choreography supported by concepts of theater and culturally-based learning traditions Audience: Undergraduate 6. Engage in imagination-led and creative problem-solving movement activities Audience: Undergraduate 7. Build connections with others through class practice, discussions, working groups within and outside of class Audience: Undergraduate 8. Use the skills you learn to lead a calmer, more focused, responsible and productive life Audience: Undergraduate Learning Outcomes: 1. Articulate perspectives on the diversity of the human condition through critical andinterpretive skills to analyze the past, present, and future of human movement in a complex world Audience: Undergraduate 2. Prepare for participation in a multicultural society through developing a consciousness of self and other and building empathy towards others’ perspective, thinking critically and questioning assumptions of certain valued or devalued histories, and analyzing how these differences have promulgated disparities in contemporary American society Audience: Undergraduate 3. Demonstrate skills in writing and speaking about dance in its historical, contemporary and cultural contexts Audience: Undergraduate 4. Articulate Afro Asian perspectives on the intersections of Asian American and African American cultural, social and historical knowledge, and communicate important ideas through dance and story-telling performance Audience: Undergraduate 5. Practice Asian American and African American foundational movement toolboxes as a basis for improvisation and dance choreography supported by concepts of theater and culturally-based learning traditions Audience: Undergraduate 6. Engage in imagination-led and creative problem-solving movement activities Audience: Undergraduate 7. Build connections with others through class practice, discussions, working groups within and outside of class Audience: Undergraduate 8. Use the skills you learn to lead a calmer, more focused, responsible and productive life Audience: Undergraduate
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- AFRO ASIAN IMPROV: FROM HIP HOP TO MARTIAL ARTS FUSION · 3 credits.