Dance 272HP - Dance and Culture: Hip Hop

Dance and Culture: Hip Hop

Fall
2020
01
4.00
Shakia Johnson
M 02:30PM-03:45PM;TTH 02:15PM-04:00PM;WF 03:00PM-04:00PM;TTH 02:15PM-04:00PM;WF 03:00PM-04:00PM;WF 03:00PM-04:00PM
Mount Holyoke College
112292
Kendall Hall/Sports Complex STTH;Kendall Hall/Sports Complex STTH;Kendall Hall/Sports Complex STTH;Kendall Hall/Sports Complex 130;Kendall Hall/Sports Complex STTH;Kendall Hall/Sports Complex 130
shakia@mtholyoke.edu
This course will be a literary, media-based, and technical exploration of the history and influence of contemporary Hip Hop culture creation. Students will engage in an embodied study of various hip-hop dance techniques and a rigorous investigation of the influence of Hip Hop culture on music, fashion, language, media, and personal style throughout the world. The technical aspect of the course will support their study of history and culture through media, readings, discussion and research. Works cited will include peer reviewed articles, as well as the brilliance of materials created outside of the narrow academic lens. Each reading, film, or documentary that is assigned will be followed by written responses and discussions, and students will present their in-depth research findings at the end of the course.
Permission is required for interchange registration during the add/drop period only.