Arts, Sciences, and Engineering Dance
Course Section Listing Course Course Title Term Credits Status
COURSE_SECTION-3-171382 DANC 285-1 Experience Guinea Spring 2024 4.0 Open
Schedule:
Day Begin End Location Start Date End Date
01/17/2024 05/11/2024
Enrollment: Enrolled     
6
Capacity     
30
Instructors: Kerfala Bangoura
Delivery Mode: In-Person
Description: Kerfala Fana Bangoura will lead this exploration in Dance, Drumming and Historical Context in Guinea, West Africa. The instructor is a native of Guinea and has been a part of prestigious National companies Les Ballets Africains and Percussion de Guinee. The instruction will include rhythmic foundations for drummers and dancers and will build knowledge of the djembe, dundun, sangban, kenkeni, krins and bell and how they are used culturally for music and dance. Students will learn style, form, technique, and historical context of the dance right in the midst of the vibrant culture and landscape of Guinea. Course will be offered December 27, 2023 through January 15, 2024. Study Abroad Fee $2953.00
Offered: Fall Spring Summer