DAN 74200 - Graduate Dance History

This course deepens the student’s understanding of key points in concert and global vernacular dance in the 20^th century. How those points have reflected social, cultural, and political forces, and impacted 21^st century dance, is examined throughout the course. A major research paper is the culminating project. Both practice and theory are engaged through readings of historic texts and public reviews, film/video viewings, attendance at live performances, and group discussions.

prereq: Admission to one of the graduate dance programs AND DAN 23200 or comparable undergraduate dance history course or equivalent experience.

Hours 3
Credits 3