DANC 5250 - African Dance Technique III

Will focus on complex religious and ceremonial dances as they are performed in their traditional settings. The student will begin to learn how to perform these dances at a professional level. It will include arranging and performing both traditional and contemporary African dances to be performed on a Western stage. Students will learn approximately 6 different dance types from 6 different ethnic groups as well as be invited to perform in the The Ohio University African Ensemble’s Annual Concert.

Requisites:
Credit Hours: 1
Repeat/Retake Information: May be repeated for a maximum of 3.0 hours.
Lecture/Lab Hours: 2.0 studio
Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
Learning Outcomes:

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.
Students will demonstrate understanding of the kinesthetic features and cultural significance of the dances learned through written work.