DANC 043. African Diaspora Traditions I

DANC 043. Dance Technique: African Diaspora dance traditions l is an exploration of African
Diaspora dance and drum traditions through kinesthetic engagement and selected philosophical
and aesthetic perspectives. This course will explore selected dance and drum traditions and
their associated cultural functions as a way to enter an embodied dialogue in African Diaspora
dance traditions. Primary focus will be placed on dance and drum traditions from the Mali
Empire, Haiti, Brazil and the United States. The Philadelphia African Diaspora dance and drum
community is part of this rich legacy for over 60 years, while, the Swarthmore College Dance
Department commemorates 30 years of African Diaspora dance and drum traditions. Join us
and be part of the legacy. Students enrolled in DANC 043 are required to write several detailed
journals, a dance concert analysis and a short final reflection paper.

Open to all students.
Graded CR/NC.
0.5 credit or P.E.
Eligible for BLST
Fall 2024. Osayande.
Spring 2025. Osayande.
Fall 2025. Osayande.
Spring 2026. Osayande.
Fall 2026. Staff.
Spring 2027. Staff.
Catalog chapter: Dance
Department website: http://www.swarthmore.edu/dance-program

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