DANC 47 - Dances of the African Diaspora I

    Recent Professors
    Nzinga Woods
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026
    Class Size
    30 students
    Credits
    1–2
    Fall 2026 Sections
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    Transfers To
    CSU
    Description
    This course will introduce students to African Diaspora dance, specifically the history, technique and performance of various styles of African Dance from the Caribbean, Haiti, Senegal, Guinea, Nigera and the Congo regions of Africa. This course will emphasize musicality and the introduction of percussive rhythms as well as increase students' endurance, coordination, agility and flexibility.
    Usually Held
    Tue Thu 8:00pm–8:50pm, Thu 7:00pm–8:50pm