AAST 262 - Intermediate/Advanced Capoeira Angola

Semester Offered: Second Semester
Credits (Range): 3 Hours
Attribute: 3 HU, CD

This is a continuation in the study of Capoeira Angola. Students will continue to build strength, coordination, rhythm, and balance as well as learn to play rhythms on all the instruments of Capoeira Angola with special attention given to the berimbau. Readings and discussions will further explore the history and emergence of Capoeira Angola as a tool for African spirituality, liberation and Cultural Revolution within the new world. Throughout the semester students will engage in special events and performances that present our work to the campus community. Enrollment Limit: 25.
Instructor: J. Emeka
Prerequisites & Notes

Prerequisite: AAST/DANC 161 or consent of instructor.

Cross Reference/Cross Listing Information
This course is cross-isted with DANC 262.