Course Objective:
African Dance I introduces students to movement concepts and vocabulary from African Diaspora Dance technique. Students will gain a beginning understanding of​ how to embody African dance and aesthetic principles implicit in African orient movement. In a contemporary context, we will practice African dance traditions found on the continent and in the diaspora. We will focus on two dance traditions. Sinte, a pre-initiaiton dance and rhythm from the Landuma, Nalu, Susu and Baga people of Guinea; Soli and Mandiane, Malinke drum and dance traditions used during Rites of Passage for youth initiation ceremonies. In keeping with the cultural traditions, students will dance, sing and drum.
African Dance I introduces students to movement concepts and vocabulary from African Diaspora Dance technique. Students will gain a beginning understanding of​ how to embody African dance and aesthetic principles implicit in African orient movement. In a contemporary context, we will practice African dance traditions found on the continent and in the diaspora. We will focus on two dance traditions. Sinte, a pre-initiaiton dance and rhythm from the Landuma, Nalu, Susu and Baga people of Guinea; Soli and Mandiane, Malinke drum and dance traditions used during Rites of Passage for youth initiation ceremonies. In keeping with the cultural traditions, students will dance, sing and drum.
- Teacher: Jeannine Osayande