Rhythm and Folk Dances

Catalog description

Rhythm/Folk Dance is an experiential course designed to give students an introductory experience in basic rhythmic development using the folk dance of various cultures. The primary learning experiences for this class will include, but are not limited to, rhythmic development including hand clapping and vocalizations, basic music value and notation, cardiovascular warm-up, use of gross motor skills including axial and locomotor skills, and historical and sociocultural inquiry into various dances in different societies. Of particular interest will be the basic sociocultural and historical background including the music and movements of each dance.