| Course Title: Introduction to Afro-Cuban |
| Start Date: 01/28/2025 End Date: 05/13/2025 |
| Term: Spring Semester 2025 |
| Description: This course offers a dynamic exploration of Cuban dance, focusing on styles deeply connected to Black identity and culture. Students delve into the rich history, spirituality, and artistry of Afro-Cuban dance forms rooted in African ethnic groups such as the Bantu, Yoruba, and Fon. These traditions have profoundly shaped Latin American dance and continue influencing global culture today. Through hands-on learning and live drumming, students experience the intricate rhythms and vibrant movements that transcend time and borders, and merge into contemporary popular culture. Students move to vibrant beats while gaining a deeper understanding of how they shape identity and cultural expression. |
| Distribution(s): PE - Physical Education |
| Academic Level Of Course: Undergraduate | Credits:2.00 |
| Faculty | Phone | Email address |
| Instructor To Be Announced |
| Meeting Dates | Method | Meeting days | Meeting times | Building name | Room | Frequency |
| 01/28/2025 - 05/13/2025 | Performance | Monday and Wednesday | 01:45PM - 03:00PM | KEND - Kendall Hall/Sports Complex | ST2 | Weekly |
| Requisite Courses | ||
| None |
| Comments |
| Additional Comments |
| Repeatable for credit. |
| Course Tags | ||
| 1-2CR0001 | 1-2CR: One and two credit undergraduate courses |
| Cross-listed Sections |
| None |
| Course Availability | ||||
| Section status: Open | Capacity: 28 | Enrollment: 24 | Available: 4 | Waitlist: 0 |
BOOK INFORMATION
| Book List | Required | Publisher Full Price |
| To be determined. |
| Additional Book Comments |
| This is NOT the complete book list for this class. |