DANCE 035B - African-Caribbean Dance II - Units 2

Prerequisites: DANCE-035A African-Caribbean Dance I with a grade of "C" or better.

This course is a continuation of the study of African and Caribbean dances. It emphasizes the role of dance in African culture, its connections to Voodoo and to Katherine Dunham`s technique. Emphasis is also placed on polyrhythmic patterns as well as developing alignment, and muscular control. This course also introduces African and Caribbean movement aesthetics. (CSU)