DANC 220A West African Dance Technique II

This course focuses on 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 DANC 220
Prerequisites DANC 121 West African Dance Technique IB or DWAF-2-100 EXAM-DWAF MINIMUM SCORE = 100
Minimum Credits 1 Maximum Credits 1