Rhythm Studies 4 is the last in a series of four rhythm courses taught during each semester of the Dance Diploma. This intensive skills course focuses on the acquisition of strong skills in performance time-keeping, metre, rhythmic grouping, and tempo. The course introduces elements of Western European rhythmic principles side by side with other sophisticated rhythm traditions and practices from Africa, Latin America and India. The student develops a solid grounding in rhythmic practice and an introductory knowledge of available tools for strengthening rhythmic feel.
This course is part of the full-time Dance Program.
Prerequisites
Rhythm Studies 3
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What you will learn
- Bell patterns and African bi-rhythm concepts
- Continued studies in polyrhythm
- Adapting rhythms across rhythmic styles
- Advanced simple and compound metre exercises
- Introduction to Salsa rhythms
- Continued development of South Indian music: Tala, Gati, Jati, Solkattu
- South Indian cadence formulas
- Introduction to common rhythmic forms
- Basic Balinese kotekan rhythm concepts
How to register
This course is offered as part of a VCC program only.
Course schedules
Select your program to see the available course schedules.
| CRN# | Duration | Delivery | Location | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41417 |
January 5, 2026 to April 23, 2026 |
Lecture | Arts Umbrella | See full schedule |
Online courses listed without scheduled meeting times can be completed on your own schedule.
Contact us
If you have any question, please email at advising@vcc.ca.
† This information is intended as a guideline only. Program and course details are subject to change with the approval of VCC's Board of Governors.