This course is an exploration of the various dance styles, forms and symbols attributed to the classical societies of Western Africa. The course will focus 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 will specifically examine the dance styles of the Serer, Lebou, Djiolla, Bambara, Wolof, Sauce, Malinke, Manding, Yoruba and Twi peoples of these regions. Enrollment limited to 25.

Limited enrollment.

Prerequisite: 215. L.

Prerequisite: 215. L.

Prerequisite: 113 and a minimum of one year of Contemporary Dance study. L. Combined enrollment in spring for 114/215 limited to 30.

This course offers an in-depth exploration of aesthetic and interpretive issues in dance performance. Through experiments with improvisation, musical phrasing, partnering, personal imagery and other modes of developing and embodying movement material, dancers explore ways in which a choreographer?s vision is formed, altered, adapted, and finally presented in performance. May be taken twice for credit.

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

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.

Limited enrollment.

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