AMER 0184 - Viewing African American Dance: Perspectives From Art And Science

Institution:

Tufts University

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Description:

(Cross-listed as Dance 184 and Environmental Studies 13.) Interdisciplinary introduction to African American concert dance in its aesthetic and historical context. Influence of biological determinism, medical history, race, and racism on the opportunities for dancers. Choreographers and companies include Dunham, Ailey, Jones, Dance Theater of Harlem. This course meets the following distribution requirements: Please note: If more than one distribution area is listed, the course can be used to satisfy ONE area only. Arts Social Sciences This course meets the following culture options: African and African-American Culture - * Diasporic

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.tufts.edu

Phone Number:

(617) 628-5000

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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