PED-242: Intermediate Belly Dance

This course is an intermediate level investigation of Middle Eastern dance, for the student who wishes to study beyong the basics of belly dance. Through physical instructoin, discussion, relection, and video investigation, we will examine and perform the various movements that make up belly dance. The course will be offered as a physical education course with intellectual background on belly dance throughout the world. Activites will orient students to the concepts, history, and current state of belly dancing. Class meets 75 minutes a week for 16 weeks. Bare bellies and performing in front of a group are not required. Final exam will consist of developing a solo choreography to be performed for the course instructor, building on the concepts learned in the prerequisite course and synthesizing the techniques practiced in this courset. Course may be repeated for additional credit. Prerequisite: PED 142.