HIST 1056 - HISTORY OF DANCE PRACTICUM

Minimum Credits: 1
Maximum Credits: 1
This course gives a "hands on" introduction to the dances of the past 400 years, from the stately Pavane of Shakespeare's day to 20th-century tango, swing, and hip hop. Instruction manuals enable us to reconstruct the early dances with some degree of accuracy, while film and video have preserved more recent forms. In addition to learning how to do these dances, we will also consider how choreographies and dance floor etiquette reflected and challenged gender expectations, class divisions, and race relations. No prior dance experience is needed, but students are expected to participate fully in all class exercises and activities.
Academic Career: Undergraduate
Course Component: Practicum
Grade Component: LG/SNC Elective Basis

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