Introduction to the Art of Dance

Overview

Subject area

DAN

Catalog Number

111

Course Title

Introduction to the Art of Dance

Description

This course is a study of dance as an art form including dance origins, politics, ritual, classism, modernism, contemporary turns, and the popular. Relationship of dance to other arts culturally, socially, and politically will be discussed. Students will learn through film, selected texts, and attend off campus events.

Typically Offered

Fall, Spring

Academic Career

Undergraduate

Liberal Arts

Yes

Requirement Designation

FCE - Flexible Core - Creative Expression

Credits

Minimum Units

3

Maximum Units

3

Academic Progress Units

3

Repeat For Credit

No

Components

Name

Lecture

Hours

3

Course Schedule