DANC-105 Belly Dancing

This course will focus on training students to understand and perform belly dance. Movement includes basic isolation and moves with the head, shoulders, arms, hands, chest, belly, hips, and feet as well as techniques which incorporate the entire body. Students will also learn about the different music, history, and culture of this dance style. Students will demonstrate mastery of belly dance through choreographed and non-choreographed class performances.

Credits

1

Hours Weekly

2 hours weekly

Course Objectives

1. 1. Define basic belly dance terminology
2. 2. Outline history and cultural roots of this dance style
   
3. 3. Understand physical presence and posture in performance
   
4. 4. Demonstrate ability to take direction and adjust accordingly
5. 5. Demonstrate ability to work well within a group of dancers
   
6. 6. Demonstrate at least two major styles of belly dance

Course Objectives

1. 1. Define basic belly dance terminology
2. 2. Outline history and cultural roots of this dance style
   
3. 3. Understand physical presence and posture in performance
   
4. 4. Demonstrate ability to take direction and adjust accordingly
5. 5. Demonstrate ability to work well within a group of dancers
   
6. 6. Demonstrate at least two major styles of belly dance