DNCE 2500 Theory of Latin American Tropical Dance
OVERVIEW
CEA CAPA Partner Institution: Veritas University
Location: San José, Costa Rica
Primary Subject Area: Dance
Other Subject Area: Anthropology, History
Instruction in: English
Transcript Source: TBD
Course Details: Level 200
Recommended Semester Credits: 3
Contact Hours: 48
DESCRIPTION
This course explores the technique, rhythm and movement style of Latin American Tropical dance. History, anthropology, folklore, and artistic videos, songs as well as documentaries on these subjects are part of this experiential course.
This course will provide students with a general overview and a better understanding of the folklore and history of Latin American dance. They should also be acquainted on basic technical steps of the dance forms and on how to play instruments in some of the basic rhythms that are part of this course. Is important to remark that not obligatory to have any physical activity during the theory class but is recommended to joy also the dance classes to fully understand the subject.
This course will provide students with a general overview and a better understanding of the folklore and history of Latin American dance. They should also be acquainted on basic technical steps of the dance forms and on how to play instruments in some of the basic rhythms that are part of this course. Is important to remark that not obligatory to have any physical activity during the theory class but is recommended to joy also the dance classes to fully understand the subject.
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