Western Dance History ((4 Credits))

Catalog description

This course investigates the history of dance, primarily Western and primarily theatrical, from antiquity to the beginning of the twentieth century. The student will explore the development of dance forms chronologically in relation to significant social, political, and cultural movements of each era. Course materials will include texts and related archival materials. Dance philosophy and aesthetics will be studied to address the development of dance in Western culture, while acknowledging the interplay of dance practices in non-Western cultures.