About DNCE 1500 A
A survey of dance history in Western civilization from the Renaissance to the present. Emphasis on the dance idioms of ballet and modern dance.
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Section Description
This course investigates the history of dance, tracing its transformation from ancient sacred rituals to contemporary expressions. Students will critically examine the cultural, political, and artistic shifts that shaped the histories of Ballet and Modern dance across borders. Through historical analysis, the curriculum highlights how dance reflects society and remains a dynamic medium of human expression.
Section Expectation
To succeed in this course, students are expected to engage actively with both the theoretical and physical aspects of dance history. Learning will be driven by a multidisciplinary approach, and students will be held to the following expectations:
Active Engagement: Participate fully in a diverse range of activities, including analyzing academic essays, viewing recorded performances, and contributing meaningfully to class discussions.
Experiential Learning: Attend and participate in practical, movement-based dance classes, using these physical sessions to deepen contextual understanding.
Critical Reflection: Synthesize course materials and movement sessions through written reflections, tracing how dance ethnology, cultural diversity, and socio-political contexts shape the art form.
Evaluation
Final grades will be determined based on student performance in the following areas:
Class Participation (10%): Active engagement in seminar discussions, peer interactions, and practical movement sessions.
Video Observation & Analysis (30%): Written analyses and critiques of recorded dance performances throughout the semester.
Academic Readings & Exams (50%): Weekly reading assignments, midterm and final exams.
Performance Attendance (10%): Mandatory attendance at designated live performances.
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