DANC 320 West African Dance Technique III

This course goes deeper into the techniques, terminology, and history common to traditional West African Dances, primarily those derived from the Old Mali Empire. Developmental exercises will condition the body and refine the ear for the polycentric and polyrhythmic requirements of the forms. Students will learn rhythms (steps) that integrate polycentric somatic forms in space with polyrhythmic patterns in time and emphasize grounded stance and appropriate use of alignment.

Repeatable: Y
Formerly 33-3031
Prerequisites DANC 220A West African Dance Technique II or DANC 220B West African Dance Technique II or 33 2032 West African Technique II (F)
Minimum Credits 1 Maximum Credits 1