DANC 212 - African Dance

Units: 1 ; Breadth Area: GE-E
Developing, strengthening and applying practical skills that will increase physical aptitude, historical knowledge, and aesthetic sensibilities of African dance. Open to all body types and abilities/disabilities.

Equivalent Quarter Course: DANC 1019.
Repeatability: May be repeated for credit for a maximum of 3 units.
Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
Grading: A-F or CR/NC (student choice).
Breadth Area(s) Satisfied: GE-E -Lifelong Learning and Self-Development
Course Typically Offered: Spring ONLY

Student Learning Outcomes - Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to:

adapt movement of an acknowledged dance style specifically for their own body, abilities/disabilities and technique level;
comment on the quality and aesthetics of a dance in rehearsal and performance;
connect terminology to body movements;
create collaboratively and respectfully within a diverse group of their peers;
navigate the thriving, culturally diverse, Bay Area dance community.

E. Lifelong Learning and Self-Development Learning Outcomes

develop intellectual, practical, and/or physical skills and abilities that will serve them throughout their lives;
apply their learning to other pursuits within and outside of the classroom; and
demonstrate the capacity to make informed and ethical decisions.