By audition/permission only. Limited enrollment.

Audition required. Prerequisite: 317. L and P.

During the first part of the semester, students in the Dancing in the Community course collaborate to create an interactive lecture demonstration of dances based on their interests and backgrounds. The program will be adapted for audiences of all ages and abilities. The second half of the semester, students will travel to various venues in the Pioneer Valley to perform. Performances will be held during the Tuesday/Thursday class period. A strong background in dance is not required but students must be interested in movement and willing to perform.Enrollment limited to 12.

Combined enrollment 142/242. This course is an exploration of the various dance styles, forms and symbols attributed to the classical societies of Western Africa. The course focuses on those dances whose origins are (historically) found in the Old Mali Empire, (i.e., Mali, Senegal, the Gambia, Guinea) as well as Nigeria and Ghana. It specifically examines the dance styles of the Serer, Lebou, Djiolla, Bambara, Wolof, Sauce, Malinke, Manding, Yoruba and Twi peoples of these regions. Enrollment limited to 12.

Prerequisite: previous dance experience. Limited enrollment.

Prerequisite: 215 or previous dance experience.

Prerequisite: 215 or previous dance experience.

Same description as above (DAN 200). May be taken four times for credit, with maximum of two credits per semester. Can be taken with DAN 200.

A laboratory course based on the preparation and performance of department productions. Students may elect to fulfill course requirements from a wide array of production related responsibilities, including stage crew. It may not be used for performance or choreography. May be taken four times for credit, with a maximum of two credits per semester.

Introductory study of dance composition, including movement research, spatial design, rhythmic phrasing, musical forms, and performance. Limited enrollment.