Female dancers must be at an intermediate level on pointe to participate in this course. P DAA2331 introduces the student to the music, movement, rhythm, and dance of African culture at an intermediate level. Students will also be introduced to the artistic and cultural heritage of Africa. African rhythms, movements, and ideas were modified to fit the Western dance environment. The style of dance which developed is very vigorous and expressive utilizing, as it does, the whole body as a medium of expression.
Emphasis is placed on correct body positions and correct execution of advanced basic technique.
Exercises consist of barre work, stretching, center barre work with port de bras, intermediate allegro and exercises concerning rhythm, movement coordination and dance ability. Emphasis is placed on correct body positions and correct execution of advanced basic technique. Exercises consist of barre work, stretching, center barre work with port de bras, intermediate allegro and exercises concerning rhythm, movement coordination and dance ability. P DAA2611 introduces the student to intermediate level concepts of dance composition. Students will study the elements of dance composition and development of choreographic techniques within various dance forms.