Dance 142bc - Beginning AfroCuban

Beginning AfroCuban

Spring
2025
01
2.00
Felipa Neri Torres

TU TH 2:45 PM - 4:00 PM

Smith College
DAN-142bc-01-202503
Scott Dance Studio
ftorres@smith.edu
This course offers an exciting exploration of Cuban dance, focusing on styles deeply connected to Black identity and culture. Students dive into the rich history, spirituality, and artistic expressions of AfroCuban dance forms rooted in African ethnic groups like the Bantu, Yoruba, and Fon. These traditions have profoundly shaped Latin American dance and continue to influence today's global culture. Through hands-on learning, students experience the intricate rhythms and dynamic movement patterns that have transcended borders and time, merging into contemporary popular culture. Get ready to not only study these dances but also move to their vibrant beats, gaining a deeper understanding of their impact on identity and expression. Features live drummers. Restrictions: DAN 142 may be taken for credit a total of 3 times with a different topic. Enrollment limited to 30.

[CE] DAN 142 Limit

Permission is required for interchange registration during the add/drop period only.
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