DANCE 357 A: Diaspora Negra: Afro-Latinx Dance Traditions

Examines African diasporic dance traditions in Latin America, the Spanish Caribbean, and among Latine migrant communities in the U.S. Students explore the history, politics, and cultural significance of these dance forms through dance practice, guest presentations, readings, and class discussions, analyzing their role in the broader social and political contexts in which these dances originated and continue to evolve. Recommended: at least one quarter of dance technique, or three months of community-based dance classes.