Noncredit Course
Introduction to West African Dance
Event ID: S09687
Info: May 28-Jul 23 • Wed • 7:30-9:00pm • 8 mtgs • No class Jun 11 • UHM Physical Education Complex 245, Studio 3 • $75
With: Charyse Harvick
Learn the basic dance movements and rhythms of West African dance. Explore traditional dance and songs from Guinea, West Africa:
- Lamba – A praise dance
- Soli – A rite of passage dance
- Mane – A celebration dance
Gain tools to comprehend the relationships between various rhythms and movements. Course includes history of movement, rhythm, composition, basic sequencing, stylization, songs, and cultural significance.
Charyse Harvick is a UH graduate student in dance education. She has taught West African dance at Northern Arizona University and Coconino Community College.