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Academic Year 2004/2005
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
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Last Updated on MAR-21-2005
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