33-2242 African Dance and Culture II

African Dance: Intermediate will build on previous experience in African Dance practice. The course will build on rhythms and dances introduced in African Dance: Beginning and/or introduce new dances and rhythms for students to explore in a number of ways. Intermediate African dance students will continue to advance in development of foundational stance, stamina, strength, alignment, and rhythmic specificity. Students will continue the practice of the songs, movement style, form and technique of various specific dances. They will deepen their exposure to the cultural context of African dance forms, both historical and contemporary. And, as intermediate dancers, they will work to develop improvisational skill within the vocabularies and the polyrythmic contexts of the forms. Studio work will be augmented with readings, concert/event attendance, and written assignments.

3 Credits
Repeatable
Requisites PREREQUISITES: 33-1241 African Dance and Culture I