DAN 191 West African Dance

A studio/performance-oriented course that focuses on development and exploration of West African dance techniques. Participants will explore the traditions, songs, music, language and dance of the people in Guinea, Senegal and Mali. Students will learn and perform traditional dances that celebrate rites of passage, courtship and healing. Emphasis in on rhythmic movement combination and strength building. May be repeated once. 

Credits

2

Distribution

(A) (HFA/ST)