DEL Embodied Dance History ((4 Credits))

Catalog description

Embodied Dance History is a six-module 6-week asynchronous course designed for dance educators who want to re-imagine American modern dance history through the lens of embodied and inquiry-based learning. Course content is derived from the DEL at Jacob’s Pillow DELving into Dance History series, created by Ann Biddle and Felice Santorelli, and investigates dance artists through multiple contextual lenses to gain a holistic and more inclusive understanding of dance history. Participants will engage in collaborative research, have access to multi-modal course resources and primary sources, and interact with the rich content on the Jacob’s Pillow interactive site. Students interested in our partnership program with the 92nd Street Y Dance Education Laboratory must contact Cindy Bates ([email protected]) for permission to enroll in this course. Students will also be expected to register at and pay a separate fee to DEL (Dance Education Laboratory).