DANC 2010 - Black Trad in Amer Dance

Institution:

Fordham University

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Description:

This course explores the forms, contents and contexts of black traditions that played a crucial role in shaping American theatrical dance; identifies dances from the African American vernacular that were transferred from the social space to the concert stage; and focuses on such pioneers as Helmsley Winfield, Katherine Dunham, Pearl Primus, Edna Guy and Alvin Ailey along with Isadora Duncan, Martha Graham, Doris Humphrey, Lester Horton and George Balanchine. 3.000 Credit Hours 0.000 Lecture hours 0.000 Lab hours 0.000 Other hours Levels: Undergraduate, Post Baccalaureate Schedule Types: Lecture Undergraduate Colleges College Dance Department

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.fordham.edu

Phone Number:

(718) 817-1000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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