AAST 191 - West African Dance II

Semester Offered: Second Semester
Full Course
Credits: 4 credits
Attribute: 4HU, CD

This course is an expansion to the fundamentals, basic movements, forms, and techniques explored in African Dance I. Traditional dance and rhythmic structures of Casamance, Cuba, Guinea and Mali will be studied in depth to develop skills in advanced African Dance. This class will be explored in total context with traditional costumes, music, culture and customs. This class will be taught from a traditional West African perspective and African world view. Students will perform in a final culminating studio concert.
Enrollment Limit: 25
Instructor: T. Campbell
Consent of the Instructor Required: Yes
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisite: DANC/AAST 190 or previous dance experience.
Cross List Information This course is cross-listed with DANC 191.