Along the way, we examine the meaning of ritual, myth, and storytelling in our lives today. Topics in Dance. The special topics in dance course vary from year to year, focusing on some particular topic not found in the regular courses. Whenever possible, guest artists will be used to teach some or all of the course. World Dance Forms.
Students participate in the diversity of the world through dance and music.
Guest artists share their knowledge of specific dance forms including Romanian, African, Irish, and Latin folk dances. Studies selected traditional musical instruments for dance accompaniment, and develops performance skills and techniques through studio and live performance applications. Explores traditional styles and their social and artistic needs for formal religious and recreational application .Also explores modern educational and cultural usages in African schools and colleges. This course explores tap dance as a percussive art form, focusing on improvisation, technique, and rhythmical expression. The evolution of tap from the seventeenth century to the present day is considered.