Chicana/o - Latina/o 73ch - Pre-Columbian Dance

Institution:

Claremont McKenna College

Subject:

Description:

Gálvez Introduction to Mexican dances since pre-Columbian times: La Danza de la Pluma, Danza de los Quetzoles, Danza de los Negritos and Pasacolas from Tarahundra Indians. Aztec/Conchero dance with Alavanzas (songs by Concheros) along with Matachines from different parts of Mexico and their historical roots to pre-Aztec times covered. Students will learn to make Aztec and Matachine costumes and headdresses. Offered every other year.

Credits:

1.50

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

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Institution Website:

www.claremontmckenna.edu/

Phone Number:

(909) 621-8000

Regional Accreditation:

Western Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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