DANC 3050 - African Dance Technique III

Traditional dances of Africa. This is the third course in the series of African Dance Technique. Will focus on complex religious and ceremonial dances as performed in their traditional setting. The student will begin to learn how to perform these dances at a professional level. Over the course of 14 weeks the student will learn approximately 6 different dance types from 6 different ethnic groups. Prior experience in African dance of DANC 2050 is recommended.

Requisites: DANC 2050
Credit Hours: 1.5
Repeat/Retake Information: May be repeated for a maximum of 3.0 hours.
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 studio
Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,CR,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
Learning Outcomes:

Students may have an opportunity to perform in an annual concert and other types of dance presentations.
Students will demonstrate improved physical skills, posture and movement qualities specific to individual dances.
Students will demonstrate understanding of traditional dance and music of sub-Sahara with emphasis on those from Ghana.

Ohio University

Ohio University

DANC 3050 - African Dance Technique III