DANC 121 - World Dance History

(3,0) 3 Credits

World Dance History introduces students to the dance practices from the time of prehistoric peoples into the early part of the 20th century. Emphasis will be placed on the dance relationship to civilization and its cultural context. Students will explore dance through a variety of media including lectures, slides, videos/DVDs, readings, and by dancing themselves. The course also enables students to develop an awareness of movement as an artistic medium and provides a frame of reference from which to view and appreciate dance and dance performances. Students will be required to attend a live dance performance. Offered in the fall semester.

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