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American Dance History
DANC375 SP

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

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.

Unless preregistered students attend the first class meeting or communicate directly with the instructor prior to the first class, they will be dropped from the class list. NOTE: Students must still submit a completed Drop/Add form to the Registrar's Office.

COURSE FORMAT: Lecture/Discussion

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

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

Prerequisites: NONE

SECTION 01

Instructor(s): Landborn,Adair    
Times: ..T.T.. 02:40PM-04:10PM;     Location: ZLKA106
Reserved Seats:    (Total Limit: 25)
SR. major:    Jr. major:
SR. non-major:    Jr. non-major:    SO:    FR: X

Special Attributes:
Permission:    Permission of Instructor Required

Last Updated on MAR-24-2000


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