2021-2022 Spring Edition 
    
    Mar 29, 2024  
2021-2022 Spring Edition [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

DANC 64 HISTORY OF DANCE


3 Units 3 hours lecture
Transfers: CSU, UC
Follows the historical development of theatrical forms of dance in the Western world. The course moves chronologically from the Renaissance to the twenty-first century, with particular attention to the progress of ballet, modern, musical theatre, tap, and dance media in the United States and Europe. Readings, class discussions, viewings and assignments are all integral parts of the course, and lectures will be supplemented with film excerpts, creative activities, and discussion of both assigned reading and materials viewed in class.
Grading Method: GR - Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass
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