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DANC375

American Dance History
DANC375 SP

Not Currently Offered

A structuralist survey of approaches to western concert dance from the middle ages to the present. Particular emphasis 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

Jamake Highwater, DANCE - RITUALS OF
EXPERIENCE
Deborah Jowitt, TIME AND THE DANCING IMAGE
Mary Wigman, THE LANGUAGE OF DANCE

EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS

Research paper, reviews of dance concerts, dance compositions.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS and/or COMMENTS

COURSE FORMAT: Seminar

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Level: UG Credit: 1.00 Gen Ed Area & Dept: HA DANC

Prerequisites: None

Last Updated on MAR-22-1999




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