Asian Dance

Time
Saturdays
9:00AM-11:00AM

Format
In-Person

Class Description

China is a country with a rich cultural heritage, encompassing 56 ethnic groups. In addition to the indigenous groups, there are many migrant and neighboring ethnicities. For example, the Dai people share cultural roots with the ethnic groups in Thailand, the Korean ethnic group has migrated from the Korean Peninsula, and the Mongols are found in regions bordering Mongolia. These groups have their own unique dance cultures, which also show similarities or mutual influences in their dance forms.
This semester, we will use our bodies to experience and appreciate the dance styles and cultural expressions of these diverse ethnic groups.

Learning Outcomes

Students will master various styles of Chinese dance and gain an understanding of the cultural significance behind each style, such as Tibetan dance, Dai dance, and Tai Chi fan dance
Explore, understand, and expand the possibilities of students body movements by studying different rhythms, techniques of exertion, and internal body control methods.
Use the learned dance movements and terminology to collaboratively create your own dance through teamwork.
Internalize the learned dance content into your personal movement vocabulary and strive to present and express both individual and team-created dances in live performances.