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Academic Year 2003/2004

American Dance History
DANC 375 SP

This course presents a structuralist survey of approaches to western concert dance from the Middle Ages to the present. Particular emphasis is placed on the orientation to dance of various choreographers--how dance is conceived, how it is presented and the nature of the choreographer's role. Projects both written and choreographed are required.

MAJOR READINGS

Deborah Jowitt, TIME AND THE DANCING IMAGE and selected readings

EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS

Research paper, reviews of dance concerts, dance compositions.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS and/or COMMENTS

Interview with professor.

COURSE FORMAT: Lecture/Discussion

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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