MUS290J
Indonesian Dance Ensemble
Music
BC
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