2026-2027 Catalog and Student Handbook 
    
    Sep 21, 2026  
2026-2027 Catalog and Student Handbook
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DAN 136 - Afro Moves; Africa, Caribbean and the Americas


Credits: 1
Description
Afro Moves; Africa, Caribbean and the Americas is a high energy dance class that blends styles from across the African diaspora, including Caribbean, Brazilian, Traditional West African dance, House and much more. Students will explore rhythm, grounded movement and cultural expression while building strength, coordination and musicality.

Student Learning Outcomes
  1. Identify musical patterns and rhythms across diverse genres of music.
  2. Analyze the historical context underlying each dance form.
  3. Demonstrate confidence in fusing diverse movement styles.
  4. Interpret the cultural roots that inform and shape each dance style.
  5. Evaluate personal performance strategies to enhance spatial presence and stage command.

Prerequisite: None
Corequisite: None
Graded: Letter Grade

May Be Repeated: To a maximum of four credits



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