DN 108 - African American Dance II

Credit Hours: 3

As a continuation of DN 107, this course will deal with the basic history of black involvement in dance. By utilizing the rhythms of the drums, folk music, jazz, rhythm and blues, the focus will be on African, jazz, and modern movements that reflect the moods, characters, and lifestyles of the African-American.

Course Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:

recognize the importance and meanings of the various kinds of African dances;
recognize that the African dance is a form of communication and expression;
recognize African dance as a cultural art form and the foundation of all dance;
perform two intermediate dances in their entirety with decorum and pride;
learn intermediate-level African rhythms through dancing and music; and
understand and use an expanded vocabulary within the parameters of African dance.

F/S (C)