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AAST 191 - West African Dance Forms in the Diaspora II: Cuba


Next Offered: 2016-2017
Semester Offered: Second Semester
Half Course
Credits: 2 credits
Attribute: 2HU, CD

This course will expand and build upon the dance movements, forms, and techniques explored in DANC/AAST 190. It will focus on extensive dance performance within Matanzas, Cuba, which has a strong historical link to West Africa. The class will explore the dances and rhythms of the following traditions: Yambu, Rumba Columbia, Guaguanco and the Orisha dances. These dances will be examined in their total context with costumes and music.
Enrollment Limit: 25
Instructor: M. Sharpley
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisite: DANC/AAST 190 or previous dance experience.
Cross List Information This course is cross-listed with DANC 191.



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