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2009-2010 University Catalog

DANC 391 - Dance History: Twentieth Century

Credits: 3
Examines revolutions in transformation of 20th-century Western dance into forms and institutions that radically departed from predecessors. Development of contemporary dance carried with it reflections of the influence of technology and media as well as concept of global culture. Renewed interest in traditional dance forms acknowledges power of dance to serve as carrier of cultural and societal values. Dance forms placed in social, political, cultural, aesthetic, and historical contexts.

Notes
Meets general education fine arts requirement.

Hours of Lecture or Seminar per week
3
Hours of Lab or Studio per week
0