WELL 235 Middle Eastern Dance & Culture

An introduction to the broad diversity of Middle Eastern Dances. Students learn the various expressions of Middle Eastern Dance: Folkloric dances from various parts of the Middle East as well as "Raqs Sharqi". Students learn the basic dance movements of Middle Eastern Dance: hip movements, undulations, shimmies, isolations, taqsim, traveling steps, hand movements and facial expressions. Approximately 70% of the class time will be spent dancing. Students also learn theoretical background of Middle Eastern Dance: culture, music, geography, gender-roles, and costuming. Course fee $10

Credits

1/4 Course Credit

Cross Listed Courses

HHP 235