Dance 142 - Dance Forms of the African Diaspora: West African Dance

AFRICAN DIASPORA-W. AFRICAN

Spring
2021
01
2.00
Ninoska Escobar
TTh 10:55-12:10
Smith College
30567-S21
REMOTE
nescobar@smith.edu
This studio course offers technique training in any of the dance forms from Africa and the African Diaspora. The physical study of the form is contextualized socially, culturally, and historically, favoring an interdisciplinary perspective. Through the course, students approach the study of dance as a catalyst for cultural empowerment and social change. Topics course. Enrollment limited to 30: This course introduces West African dance, music and song as a traditional mode of expression in various West African countries. It emphasizes appreciation and respect for African culture and its profound influence on American culture and art.
Permission is required for interchange registration during the add/drop period only.