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, UC)