DANS 302 — Historical and Comparative Dance Studies
Dance Studies · University of Ghana
This course surveys the development of Dance in post-Independence Africa. Particular attention will be paid to some significant historical events and their influences on the development of dance forms and styles in Africa and its Diaspora. The course will also explore a brief history of Dance across the world, including the comparative study of selected African, Caribbean, American and European dances, as well as those of the Far East. Illustration of video recordings will form part of the class work.
- Credits
- 3
- Level
- Level 300
- Semester
- Semester Two
Other courses on this programme
- DANS 301 — Anatomy and Physiology for the Dancer
- DANS 303 — Introduction to Dance Composition
- DANS 304 — Intermediate Dance Composition
- DANS 305 — African Dance Performance I
- DANS 306 — African Dance Performance II
- DANS 307 — Intermediate Dance Technique I
- DANS 308 — Intermediate Dance Technique II
- DANS 309 — Lighting Design for Dance
- DANS 310 — Dance Production
- DANS 311 — Traditional Drumming I
- DANS 312 — Traditional Drumming II
- DANS 313 — Elementary Labanotation I
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Start freeCourse details from University of Ghana Volume 2 Handbook for the Bachelor's Degree: Course Descriptions for Programmes in the Humanities (2017).