Autumn 2024
Meeting:
TTh 4:30pm - 6:20pm / MNY 267
SLN:
13849
Section Type:
Studio
Instructor:
Miguel Balllumbrosio
AFRO-PERUVIAN ZAPATEO
INTRODUCES THE AFRO-PERUVIAN STYLE
OF STEP DANCE CALLED ZAPATEO (SHOE
TAPPING) DEVELOPED AMONG AFRICAN
DESCENT POPULATIONS IN THE PERUVIAN
COAST. ZAPATEO INVOLVES A VARIETY
OF RHYTHMS USING DIFFERENT PARTS OF
THE BODY (HEEL, BALL, SOLE, HANDS,
HITTING AGAINST THE FLOOR OR ON THE
BODY). STUDENTS WILL LEARN BOTH
GROUP CHOREOGRAPHY AS WELL AS
COUNTERPOINT IMPROVISATION PROPER
OF THIS TRADITION.
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Catalog Description:
Investigating specific movement practices through embodied practice. Focus varies each quarter. Assignments may include attending community events and performances, reading and writing, and individual practice. Studio based. Recommended: at least one quarter of dance training or equivalent dance experience
GE Requirements Met:
Arts and Humanities (A&H)
Credits:
2.0
Status:
Active
Last updated:
July 12, 2025 - 6:51 pm