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Academic Year 2003/2004


Eastern and Western European Dance Forms (pre-Christian through 20th Century)
DANC 252 SP

The socio-political relevance of pre-Christian through present day Eastern and Western European dance forms will be explored in their cultural context. This course emphasizes rhythmic clarity, weight/lightness, and group relationships in space, among other basic elements of movement.

MAJOR READINGS

TBA

EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS

Students will engage in compositional studies, short focus papers and final research/performance projects that incorporate, transpose or otherwise develop the dance forms studied in class.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS and/or COMMENTS

This course will culminate in a performance in the World Dance Concert in the spring.

COURSE FORMAT: Studio

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Level: UGRD    Credit: 1    Gen Ed Area Dept: HA DANC    Grading Mode: Graded   

Prerequisites: NONE Links to Web Resources For This Course.

Last Updated on MAR-19-2004


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