DANC 2000:Dance History I

3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Must be a Dance Major, Dance Minor, or Dance- Interest; and ENGL 1101
Explores dance as a reflection of culture and as an art form from the earliest societies to the present. International ballet, modern dance, and American dance will be observed closely as art forms and as commercial entertainment. Throughout the course students will read from books the observations of prominent dance critics, and they will view recordings of acclaimed dance pieces. Cultural influence and the contributions of individual artists will be investigated.