Course Description:
This African Diaspora dance technique Introduces students to a Level II
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 II dance survey will include an
intermediate/Advanced level of the following dance traditions: Sinte
(Guinea), Lamban/Lamba/Dansa (Mali), Yanvalou (Haiti), and
Samba (Brazil).
This African Diaspora dance technique Introduces students to a Level II
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 II dance survey will include an
intermediate/Advanced level of the following dance traditions: Sinte
(Guinea), Lamban/Lamba/Dansa (Mali), Yanvalou (Haiti), and
Samba (Brazil).
- Teacher: Jeannine Osayande