HIST 1055 - HISTORY OF DANCE

Minimum Credits: 3
Maximum Credits: 3
Does dancing have a history? This course investigates the most popular and controversial dances from the 16th-20th centuries, from the Volta to the Waltz to the Tango to the Grind. We will explore how a dance's initial reception and subsequent development reveal assumptions about class, race, gender, youth culture, sexuality, and the body. The course will focus on social dancing in Europe and North America, but we will also discuss parallel developments in theatrical dance and the significant influence of African dance traditions on Western dance. Assignments will include video clips as well as readings.
Academic Career: Undergraduate
Course Component: Lecture
Grade Component: LG/SNC Elective Basis

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