DANC 188 African Dance

An exploration of dance movements from primitive African and Caribbean as well as contemporary jazz dance with the physiological benefit of aerobic exercise. Students will become aware of the ancient origin of all movements performed. Course work will include stretching to improve flexibility, body alignment to foster good posture, and sustained movement to increase cardiovascular fitness. Much of class time will be spent in developing stamina and flexibility, and in learning and performing choreography.

Credits

2

Notes

Tuition waiver not available for CustomClass option.

Hours Weekly

3

Course Objectives

1. Perform a series of warm up exercises to prepare for movement.
2. Demonstrate basic principles of body alignment.
3. Perform a variety of rhythmic movements including contractions and releases, undulations, turns, jumps,
   foot stomping patterns and syncopated clapping.
4. Demonstrate isolation of parts of the body.
5. Perform combinations of integrated dance movements.
6. Perform simple traveling movements across the floor.
7. Explain key historical elements in African Dance.
8. Demonstrate an appreciation for dance as an art form.
9. Perform a brief primitive work, Caribbean work and contemporary jazz work.

Course Objectives

1. Perform a series of warm up exercises to prepare for movement.
2. Demonstrate basic principles of body alignment.
3. Perform a variety of rhythmic movements including contractions and releases, undulations, turns, jumps,
   foot stomping patterns and syncopated clapping.
4. Demonstrate isolation of parts of the body.
5. Perform combinations of integrated dance movements.
6. Perform simple traveling movements across the floor.
7. Explain key historical elements in African Dance.
8. Demonstrate an appreciation for dance as an art form.
9. Perform a brief primitive work, Caribbean work and contemporary jazz work.