DNCE 066A: BEGINNING WEST AFRICAN DANCE
University of California, Riverside
2 Units, Studio, 3 hours; screening, 1 hour; extra reading, 1 hour; individual study, 1 hour. Prerequisite(s): none. West African dance technique at beginning level. Vigorous class with focus on rhythm, songs, and culture as well as dance choreographies traditionally performed for rites of passage, courtship, coming of age, and storytelling. Emphasizes community building and individual potential. Course is repeatable.
Average GPA: 3.68
Grade distribution records: 360 students across 18 terms.
Grade distribution
| Grade | Students | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| A+ | 105 | 29.2% |
| A | 147 | 40.8% |
| A- | 33 | 9.2% |
| B+ | 11 | 3.1% |
| B | 21 | 5.8% |
| B- | 9 | 2.5% |
| C+ | 2 | 0.6% |
| C | 10 | 2.8% |
| D | 2 | 0.6% |
| F | 8 | 2.2% |
| NP | 3 | 0.8% |
| S | 5 | 1.4% |
| W | 4 | 1.1% |
Based on 360 student grade records across 18 terms and 1 professor.
Instructors
- Clydean Parker 214 students, Average GPA 3.61