DAN 242 - Haitian Dance Technique I: Movement, History, Culture

Instructor
Chapman

In this combined technique and theory course, students will engage in the practice of Haitian dance, and support this embodied learning with study of Haitian artists, history and culture. Bi-weekly physical practice introduces students to the foundations of Haitian dance, and reading, writing and discussion familiarizes students with important Haitian dancers, Haitian history, and related topics in Haitian studies (including the Haitian Revolution, Vodou religion, humanitarian aid, diaspora and migration). We will read from the fields of history, ethnography, religious studies, performance studies and literary fiction, and get to know the landscape of iconic and contemporary Haitian dancers. No previous dance experience necessary. This class meets for 1 hour and 50 minutes, twice a week.

Satisfies the Cultural Production art requirement in the Africana Studies major
Satisfies the Visual and Performing Arts Ways of Knowing requirement.
Satisfies the Cultural Diversity requirement.