African and Afro-diasporic Dance Forms Level IV

Catalog description

Advanced course for Dance majors and graduate students. This course will offer an in-depth investigation of the complex rhythms and dances of Sabar from the Wolof people in Senegal, specifically focus on Bara Mbaye from the Lebou, Niarry Gorone from the Walo Walo, and Kaolack from Saloum Saloum. Include core techniques of the 'Ndior' (the 5 steps of Sabar) and 'backs' (specific combinations). Prereq: Enrollment in Dance major or Dance Grad program. Repeatable to a maximum of 10 cr hrs.