Dance in U.S. Popular Culture

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Investigates vital cultural heritages that have shaped dance in U.S. American popular culture from 20th century to the present. Emphasizes dance as a producer of social space and cultural identity as well as a reflection of diverse social realities and dynamics of power. Following required reading and videos, the course surveys time periods of dance from the late 1800s through the 20th century to the present day.