Course Description
Intermediate-level African dance technique. Further exploration of the principles of West African movement and the historic and cultural contexts in which the dances are presented. Prerequisite: School of Dance technique placement at 200 level. Ineligible students will be withdrawn; enrollment priority given to dance majors; Notes: May be repeated for unlimited credit.
Syllabus
Student Learning Outcomes, Goals, Objectives:
Students successfully completing this course will be able to:
- Promptly learn and execute class exercises, movement phrases, and dance combinations.
- Demonstrate integrated foot patterns, torso and upper-body sequences, and the nuances of the dances studied.
- Demonstrate the relationship between musical accompaniment and movement.
- Demonstrate refined initiation, articulation, and coordination of movement.
- Demonstrate a deep exploration of movement qualities, dynamics, and energetic projection.
Course Grading Information:
| Activity/Performance Measure | Percentage/Points |
|---|---|
| Midterm Assessment | 40% |
| Final Assessment | 40% |
| Class Participation | 15% |
| Attendance | 5% |
Grading Scale:
| Percentage | Letter Grade |
|---|---|
| 95-100 | A |
| 91-94 | A- |
| 88-90 | B+ |
| 85-87 | B |
| 81-84 | B- |
| 78-80 | C+ |
| 75-77 | C |
| 71-74 | C- |
| 68-70 | D+ |
| 65-67 | D |
| 62-64 | D- |
| 0-61 | F |
Attendance/Participation:
Regular attendance and active participation are expected. Attendance and participation together account for 20% of the final grade. Students are expected to engage fully in class activities and movement experiences.
Course Materials Purchased by the Students:
No course materials are required.
Scholarly Perspectives
This course engages diverse scholarly perspectives to develop critical thinking, analysis, and debate and inclusion of a reading does not imply endorsement.