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MUS290J

Indonesian Dance Ensemble

Subject code

MUS

Course Number

290J

Department(s)

Instructor(s)

Department/Program Faculty

Course Long Title

Indonesian Dance Ensemble

Cross Listed Courses

Description

Indonesian Dance introduces students Javanese court dance and Acehnese dance traditions. The course begins with the basic movement vocabulary of Central Javanese court dance or Acehnese dance styles, and proceeds to the study of dance repertoire. Focus is on techniques and practice, supplemented with short lectures that will provide the sociocultural, historical, and contemporary contexts. Students in the course will perform with live music provided by the Bates Gamelan Ensemble at the end of the semester concert.

Writing Credit

No writing credit

Offering Frequency

One-time offering