Course Description:
This African Diaspora dance technique Introduces students to a Level I
African Diaspora Dance knowledge of movement, rhythms, history and
cultural context of selected dance traditions from the African Diaspora. The
course will provide an active dancing experience with live drum
accompaniment. Student will also have opportunities to drum, sing, and
journal. In accordance with common African Diaspora practices, students will
participate in full community engagement with their classmates and learn
the cultural context of each dance and rhythm studied.
The African Diaspora Level I dance survey will include an
introduction to the following African Diaspora dance traditions: Soli
(Guinea), Mandiane/Manjani (Senegal), Lamban/Lamba/Dansa
(Mali), Yanvalou (Haiti), and Samba (Brazil).
This African Diaspora dance technique Introduces students to a Level I
African Diaspora Dance knowledge of movement, rhythms, history and
cultural context of selected dance traditions from the African Diaspora. The
course will provide an active dancing experience with live drum
accompaniment. Student will also have opportunities to drum, sing, and
journal. In accordance with common African Diaspora practices, students will
participate in full community engagement with their classmates and learn
the cultural context of each dance and rhythm studied.
The African Diaspora Level I dance survey will include an
introduction to the following African Diaspora dance traditions: Soli
(Guinea), Mandiane/Manjani (Senegal), Lamban/Lamba/Dansa
(Mali), Yanvalou (Haiti), and Samba (Brazil).
- Teacher: Jeannine Osayande