Caribbean Dance History: Final Examination - Fall 2011

Caribbean Dance History: Final Examination - Fall 2011

THE UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST INDIES




EXAMINATIONS OF SEMESTER 1 2011/2012



Code and Name of Course: DANC 1303 Caribbean Dance



Date and Time: Duration: 2 hours



INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES: This paper has 2 pages







SECTION A

Answer any one of the following questions (20 marks)



1. Dance in the Caribbean region reflects the many cultures that co-exist in the islands. Give a detailed account of the Dance contribution made by the Africans and Europeans.



2. Timelines of Caribbean History:



Give the three most important dates in Caribbean history that was discussed in class and explain why these dates you have chosen are important for Caribbean People to know.



3. Explain when the slave trade began and what was the most significant phenomenon about the transport of Africans to the Americas







SECTION B

Answer any two of the following questions (10 marks each)



1. Some Folk Dance movements derive from the manifestation of the deities in the Orisha religion. Identify the Deities that have specific movements and what elements they represent.



2. How would you describe the musical scenario of Cuba during the first years of colonial system in the island



3. Name the dances that are associated with wakes and the elements associated with the presentation



4. Name the islands where the Belé dance is performed and what are the influences derive from the African and French



5. What was different about the duration of the areitos compared to our contemporary popular dance?



6. Briefly describe the origin and development of the Lion Dance



























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INSTRUCTIONS: Each page must be signed by the Examiners and where applicable, the University Examiner and/or the External Examiner. Where the examination does not require a University Examiner, the form must be signed by the First and Second Examiners. Completed forms should be handed in to the Assistant Registrar (Examinations). The EXTERNAL EXAMINER is requested to sign the question and return it with comments, if any, (on a separate sheet), to the Assistant Registrar (Examinations).



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First Examiner University Examiner



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Second Examiner External Examiner (where applicable)



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