AFST 329 - Advanced African Dance

Credits: 4

Dance is one of the oldest art forms in Africa. It reflects the culture of people in many contexts. This course expands on intro class in authentic African dance traditions from Ghana. It explores the meaning, values and various contexts in which dance is performed among Ghanaian societies. More in depth study of various movements, gestures and expressions as a significant means of communicating ideas and enforcing social bonds. Students will also learn new songs that accompany the dances to deepen their understanding and interrelatedness of holistic African and Ghanaian music and dance cultures. Pre-requisite: THEA 229. Offered most fall and spring semesters.