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AFRO ASIAN IMPROV: FROM HIP HOP TO MARTIAL ARTS FUSION

AFROAMER/ASIANAM/DANCE/FOLKLORE 319
Course Description

An Afro Asian perspective provides a lens through which intersections between Asian American and African American dance and martial arts are studied and practiced. Asian American and African American movement genres provide tools to explore dance fusion, choreography, and improvisation, to create dances informed by African American and Asian American legacies of struggle, innovation and transformation, while cognizant of historical forces of oppression and racism. Building connections through respectful communication with others are learned through dance practice, discussion and writing about concepts learned through readings, videos, and guest artist visits. Engagement with dance as a cultural vehicle for creative problem-solving and risk-taking occurs through guided class or smaller group activities.

Prerequisites

Sophomore standing

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This course does not satisfy any prerequisites.

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