DANCE 327R
Living Legends
Dance
College of Fine Arts and Communications
Course Description
Performance that specializes in the music and cultural dance of the Native American, Latin, and Polynesian cultures. Performers will focus on technique and analysis, cultural expertise, performance skills, and leadership. \n
When Taught
Fall and Winter
Min
0.5
Fixed
3
Fixed
0
Other Prerequisites
Audition and director approval
Title
Technique and Analysis
Learning Outcome
Students will increase in technique (footwork, core/posture, partnering, focus, etc.) and critical analysis of the cultural dances for the countries, tribes, and nations that they are representing.
Title
Cultural and Spiritual
Learning Outcome
Students will investigate the cultural significance of the dances they are performing, and the relationship that ancestors had to God and each other through dance.
Title
Performance and Leadership
Learning Outcome
Students will devlop increased performance skills (energy, commitment, floor craft, etc.) and leadership skills through rehearsal, service, and performance.
