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Traditional Samoan Siva Dance I
Subject code
DAN
Course Number
145
Course Title
Traditional Samoan Siva Dance I
General Education Category
AAS Degrees Only
Semester Offered
Upon Request
No Prerequisites
Activity
Yes
Course Fee(s)
No
Description
Students will learn various traditional Samoan dances. Students are taught the basic foot work and hand gestures of traditional Siva and may be accompanied by chanting, Ipu (double gourd) or Pahu (drum). Students may be required to make accompanying implements such as hair adornments, leis, and Pa’u skirts under the direction of the instructor. Students are taught different historical aspects of Samoan mythology, genealogies, plants, and animals.