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DANC 318 - Ritual and Performance III: The World According to Yoruba and their Descendants in the New World

Next Offered: 2008-09
Semester Offered: Second Semester
Credits (Range): 3 Hours
Attribute: 3 SS, CD, WR

The course will further explore the religious phenomena discussed in AAST/DANC 290 in performance and artistic “agency” of the Yoruba and Kongo as their descendants develop the New World African classical music and dance, “Jazz”. The traditional memory dictates the codes and signals used within the performance arena. The course will explore Jazz’s ongoing artistic and musical traditions that include: Carnaval, Mardi Gras, band processional, as well as club performance venues and improvisational styling.  Enrollment Limit: 15
Instructor: A. Sharpley
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisites: AAST/DANC 118 and AAST/DANC 290 or consent of the instructor.
Identical to AAST 392


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