TDPS 251 - Introduction to Traditional African Dance

Credit Hours: 4
Frequency of Offering: Offered in each semester

This course will provide an introduction to traditional dance and music of selected African cultures. Through learning basic patterns of selected dances, students will develop a technical base serving the specific requirements of performance of African dance. In addition to the learning and performance of dances, course methods and materials include readings, video viewing, and discussion designed to provide students with an understanding and appreciation of the significance of the dance in traditional African society and its relation to the other arts.

Course Satisfies: This course satisfies the Core Exploration Cultural Literacy requirement as well as a minor requirement in African and African Diaspora studies.