DANCE 2861 - Non-Western Dance Traditions

Institution:

Temple University

Subject:

Description:

Different modes of choreographic and movement inquiry will be used to interpret and create movement and movement styles. Students will learn skills in culturally specific spatial designs and explorations in order to expand their choreographic landscape. Choreographic explorations will include definition, explanation, and evaluation of movements. Non-Western movement vocabularies will be explored examining a variety of non-western performance aesthetics. Experiences with visual arts, literature, drama, and music will govern the class’ approach to the study of non-western performance. Movement studies will be assigned to incorporate various interpretations of non-western performance genres in the context of students’ individual expressions and experiences.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

Prerequisites:

Special authorization required for non-majors

Corequisites:

Exclusions:

Level:

Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

WWW.TEMPLE.EDU

Phone Number:

(215) 204-7000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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