DANC 243L - Intermediate Belly Dance

Institution:

Santa Fe Community College

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Description:

The purpose of this class is to focus, sharpen and expand the technical skills, dance vocabulary and personal presence of each dancer in this dance form. Primary attention is given to arms and hands, body placement, and fluidity and movement. Students work with finger cymbals, taxim (solo improvisation) and veil dancing and study some basic music structure. Students study some of the cultural and stylistic differences of this dance as it manifests in various countries and cultures. Every class period includes both technical and personal work, encouraging each dancer to find an individual style and personal connection within this beautiful dance form. May be taken twice for degree or certificate credit. Variable credit. Prerequisite: DANC 143L. Offered: Fall and Spring.

Credits:

1.00 - 2.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.sfcc.edu

Phone Number:

(505) 428-1000

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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