DAN 216 - Middle Eastern Dance III

Institution:

Greenfield Community College

Subject:

Dance

Description:

An intermediate course in Middle Eastern Dance. Students continue to practice the movements and rhythms of the dance, with an emphasis on personal expression, the development of individual style, musicality, improvisation and performance skills. Students learn extended dance sequences and group choreographies. The course incorporates the continued study of the complex history of the dance and its meaning and function in Middle Eastern and North African cultures, and in other areas that are home to people of Arabic heritage. Video viewing and outside of class reading assignments augment in-class practice. (Offered: Every Fall, Every Spring) Prereq: DAN 117, or permission of instructor

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Studio

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Institution Website:

www.gcc.mass.edu

Phone Number:

(413) 775-1000

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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