Spring 13, Second eight‐week course (meets March 11 thru May 1)
AIS 490/590: Indigenous Performance & Creative Process.
Harjo MW 4:00 ‐ 6:20
This course will focus on two performance events: a Hawaiian hula which investigates context, structure, and the merging of poetry, dance, and music; and, a Mvskoke stomp dance, with lyrics and stories included in and around the performance. The course is based on the premise that Indigenous performance and creative processes of poetry, music, and dance are a natural fusion.
We encourage students in performing and visual arts and creative writing to consider this course that focuses on performance and craft as practiced in the Indigenous world. The course is open by permission to advanced undergraduates and graduate students (contact mckinn@illinois.edu).