Dance 142fs - Cultural Dance Forms

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Mount Holyoke College

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Fall 2008 142f(01)West African Dance The objectives of the course are for students to understand the profound influence African dance has had on American dance forms, to understand the significance of dance in African culture, and to understand the connection between drummer and dancer and to appreciate and respect a culture that is different yet similar in many ways to American culture. M. Middleton, S. Sylla 2 credits 142f(02) Tango Argentine Tango is the sensual and elegant social dance of the city of Buenos Aires, which is experiencing a world wide revival. Cuban Salsa Rueda is a unique Salsa Game developed in Havana, Cuba. Class will include the steps, the history, and anecdotes about the culture of tango and salsa.We will cover traditional and modern forms. All dancers will learn lead and follow, so you do not need a partner.Wear leather soled shoes or bring socks. D. Trenner 2 credits Spring 2009 142s(01)West African Dance The objectives of the course are for students to understand the profound influence African dance has had on American dance forms, to understand the significance of dance in African culture, and to understand the connection between drummer and dancer and to appreciate and respect a culture that is different yet similar in many ways to American culture. M. Middleton, S. Sylla 2 credits 142s(02) Classical Indian Dance This course is an introduction to the basic patterns of formal Indian classical dance movement that include gestures and facial expression in expressive and mimetic interpretations through poetry, music compositions, and rhythmic structures. A study of mudras (hand gestures) will include practice and memorizing an established vocabulary of gestures from a ninth-century classical dance text. Using these gestures we will explore their application within a traditional/contemporary framework of movement, poetry, and spoken ideas. Readings and videos will be assigned to augment class work for historical, religious, and cultural understanding of dance in India. R. Devi 2 credits

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2.00

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www.mtholyoke.edu

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(413) 538-2000

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

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Semester

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