The course will provide a context in which to experience and analyze the nature of embodied knowledge and the creative power of performance, particularly in the Indian context. One class period will be spent learning basic movements of Kuchipudi classical dance. No dance experience is necessary, but full participation is required. A Descriptive Aesthetics, Sondara Fraleigh Classical Hindu Mythology, transl. More emphasis is placed on style and execution.
Combinations increase in intricacy and a larger dance movement vocabulary is introduced.
With permission of the instructor class may be taken on pointe. At least 2- 3 semesters in Ballet III and consultation with instructor is required before enrolling in this course. Evaluation procedures announced by instructor. Ballet IV fulfills the HPED requirement. May be taken up to nine times for credit.