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2026 Spring > UGRD > DANCE > DANCE 135

Multicultural Dance

Course #: DANCE 135

Description:
This course focuses on the theory, practice, and performance of American, Latin-American, and African-American dance styles. Styles we will cover will include, but are not limited to: West African Dance, Afro Jazz, Salsa, Bachata, and Haitian Folklore. Students will learn rhythms and practice dance movements that characterize each genre as well as explore the history of each style in a sociopolitical context. The class will examine how multicultural and world dance forms have historically given creative expression to marginalized voices.

Section Class Number Schedule/Time Instructor Location
01 4393 TuTh
12:30 - 1:45 pm
Montella,Sharon University Hall Y04-4370
Session: Regular
Class Dates: 01/26/2026 - 05/13/2026
Capacity: 16
Enrolled: 16
Status: Closed
Credits: 3/3
Class Notes: This course uses course material available through the Healey Library and other sources. There is no cost for the course material for this course. For more information about no-cost course material, please visit open.umb.edu.
Pre Requisites:
Course Attributes: The Arts, Library and other resources, no cost materials