DAN 220 Dance: Context and Cultures

4.0 Credit(s) W-II

Through lecture and discussion, this course provides an indepth examination of the cultural context, historical importance, and aesthetic ideologies of various dance forms existing in our multicultural world. An examination of dance as a catalyst for social awareness and change will be explored through choreographic works and dance writings dealing with, but not limited to geopolitics, race, gender and other social structures. Relevant movement and performance experiences serve to illuminate class discussions. Attendance required at dance concerts. Four lecture hours per week. Required for dance majors. Prerequisite: WI or its equivalent.