Winter 2025
Meeting:
TTh 2:30pm - 4:20pm / MNY 267
SLN:
22344
Section Type:
Studio
Instructor:
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.
Catalog Description:
Covers one or more of the following Afro-Peruvian dance genres: festejo, zapateo, lando, zamacueca, and/or marinera. Studio-based course that focuses on movement practice developed by African-descent populations in the Peruvian coast. Includes an introduction to the cultural, historical, and sociopolitical context in which the dances emerged and evolved. Recommended: at least one quarter (or equivalent community practice) of dance (any genre).
GE Requirements Met:
Arts and Humanities (A&H)
Credits:
2.0
Status:
Active
Last updated:
June 26, 2025 - 12:35 am