DANC 241 - Rhythms of Resistance: Carnival, Dance, and the Fight for Social Justice

FC ARHU CD

4 credits
Rhythms of Resistance: Carnival, Dance, and the Fight for Justice explores the dynamic interplay between performance arts and social justice. Centered around significant cultural events like the Notting Hill Carnival and pivotal movements such as the civil rights movement, this course examines how dance and performance transcend mere artistic expression to act as potent tools for social change. Through academic seminars and creative workshops, students will delve into a range of global social justice issues, including racial justice, colonial legacies, and gender dynamics, using various artistic modalities such as literature, music, and dance. The course culminates in a performative lecture where students will integrate their learning to engage and inspire action on social justice issues that resonate with them. This offering is designed to empower students to use the arts strategically to foster community building and cultural transformation.

This course is appropriate for new students.
This course is cross-listed with AAST-241