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: Lamban/Jelidon (Mali, Senegal, Guinea [Mende/Melenke People), Yanvalou (Haiti).
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: Lamban/Jelidon (Mali, Senegal, Guinea [Mende/Melenke People), Yanvalou (Haiti).
- Teacher: Jeannine Osayande