Theater and Dance 118H - Dance: Black Influences

Fall
2020
01
2.00
Jenna Riegel
MW 02:10PM-03:40PM
Amherst College
THDA-118H-01-2021F
ONLI ONLI
jriegel@amherst.edu

This online, intermediate-level dance technique course will highlight the influences of Black artists on American contemporary dance forms. Co-taught by Five College Dance faculty, including Molly Christie González (UMass), Aston McCullough (UMass) and Jenna Riegel (Amherst College), this course will give students the opportunity to learn from and engage with faculty from other campuses and assimilate various forms of contemporary dance including Katherine Dunham technique and philosophies, jazz techniques, and the choreographies and techniques of the Bill T. Jones/ Arnie Zane Company. Our physical practice will be enhanced with visits from guest artists, readings and viewings. This course is designed for students with previous movement experience. 

Instruction in this course will take place online, supported by appropriate technology. However, collaborative work may take place in a variety of formats, online and in-person, as possible.

Limited to 20 students. Fall Semester. Professor Riegel.

Permission is required for interchange registration during the add/drop period only.
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