DAN 220 Sacred Dance and Yoga
2.0 Credits
Instructor: McCausland, J.
This class will explore what sacred dance is and how the sacred can be revealed from within through the study and practice of the following topics: a dance history overview, goddess worship and the feminine spirit, the women iconoclasts of American modern dance, spirituality and the body temple and various yoga practice techniques. Students will also learn traditional dance sequences from Namibia, India, Israel, Greece and the Middle East, creative community circle dancing and dances of Universal Peace. Class requirements including journaling, reading assignments from the textbook and handouts, viewing videos and attendance at dance events.
(Fall and Spring)
