MD 1110 - Cultural Diverse Lang of Dance

Institution:

SUNY College at Old Westbury

Subject:

Music and Dance

Description:

Dance embodies the language of culture through movement. This introductory course examines the role of dance in articulating the human rights of diverse cultural communities. The historical global dance survey will focus on the societal conditions that created and influenced different dance styles and movements. Working with professional dancers and musicians, students will study dance history, improvisation and basic dance composition. The interactive dance survey will include the cultures of Africa, Asia, Europe and the Americas. Course will include review of videos, films and slides.

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.oldwestbury.edu

Phone Number:

(516) 876-3000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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