DAN 132Dance Appreciation

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Designed to inform the student about dance as a performing art, through the critical evaluations of the various dance styles. An examination of Dance in World Cultures will also be included; especially the cross-cultural contribution of dance. Dicusses the role and collaboration of performers/dancers, choreographers, artistic advisors, composers, technicians and the audience. Includes lectures, lecture-demos, discussions,selected readings, films, video tapes, slides,live performances, and experimental dance/movement sessions. Attendance at recommended dance performances is required. Written reports are required.