We will delve into the art of storytelling, a staple in Hip Hop culture and of African diasporic traditions, using dance forms under the Hip Hop umbrella. Together we will explore our range of artistry using codified techniques and freedom of self-expression. Together we will trail blaze what it means to make street dance work on many frontiers and bring light to the Hip Hop culture.
Advanced readings and viewings will be offered before each intensive. Our time will consist of learning the culture, terminology and rhythmic movement patterns of Hip-Hop Social, House, Locking and Popping. We will learn set choreography from JustSoleDance and engage in selected viewings and discussions. Classes will culminate in a cypher – freestyle circle – for us to collectively digest and express this incredible culture.
Course days/times:
Friday, 2/21: 7:00PM-8:50PM
Saturday, 2/22 & Sunday, 2/23: 10:30AM-5:00PM
Learning Outcomes:
Students will be able to:
- Foster critical thinking about the dancing body and ways of moving
- Combine and organize a body practice that reflects on and supports the physical demands of the expanding fields of dance research and performance
- Integrate movement through the frames of time, space and poetics
- Demonstrate readiness to assume the working life of a professional dancer, whether in academia, world stages or within one’s community
Delivery Method: Fully in-person
Course Level: 2000-level
Credits: 1
TBA (1st module block)
Maximum Enrollment: 25
Course Frequency: One time only
Categories: 1st Module Block , 2000 , All courses , Dance (BFA) , Fully In-Person , One Credit
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