UF Faculty Department College
Rujeko Dumbutshena School of Theatre and Dance College of the Arts
Partner Faculty Department Partner Institution
Jill Pribyl Humanities Department of Dance Education University of Kisubi
Title:
Dance, Perception, and Space: An Intercultural Creative Exploration from Kampala to Gainesville
Project Description:

In this course, students will examine the relationship between dance and culture, investigating how our lineage and surroundings shape our understanding of space and movement. Through collaborative projects, students will create a dance film, podcast, or Google slide presentation demonstrating a deeper understanding of the experience of moving bodies in space. This course will reinforce teamwork, empathy, and critical reflection while exploring global dance contexts and human interconnectedness. 

Learning Outcomes:

Knowledge 

  • Demonstrate understanding/use of digital media platforms for collaborative dance creation. 
  • Understanding of different dance styles, abilities, and technological constraints. 
  • Describe commonalities in dance forms, culture, and abilities.  
  • Evaluate diverse perspectives of dance and culture 
  • Formulate sound practices for creative collaboration 
  • Show skill in finding innovation in digital media as a tool for intercultural connection. 

Attitudes 

  • Formulate choreographic approaches and collaborative skills with peers from diverse cultural and language backgrounds. 
  • Identify one's own culture and history in the context of the world/in the context of someone else's 

Skills 

  • Proficiency in using digital tools for communication, media sharing, and feedback. 
  • Engage in collaborative work, adaptability to digital platforms, and receptiveness to feedback. 
  • Demonstrate flexibility, patience, and resilience in facing challenges and changes. 
  • Apply appreciation for diversity, empathy, and respect for different cultural perspectives. 
  • Articulate one's own identity in a global and intercultural context 
Participating Countries:
Uganda
Number of Participants:
13 UF Students; 12 University of Kisubi Students
Discipline:
Art Education
UF Course Code & Name:
DAN2341 - Contemporary African and African Diaspora Dance
Project Duration:
6 Weeks
Activity Type(s):
Student-to-Student Dialogue
Student-to-Student Project
Virtual Mobility
Time allotted to each activity:
Synchronous Activities: 2 hours/week
Asynchronous activities: 4 hours/week
Local group activities: 4 hours/week
Individual work: 6 hours/week
Technology Tools:
WhatsApp
Zoom
Padlet
YouTube
Canvas
Google Drive
Sequence of Activities:

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