2015-2016 University Catalog 
  
2015-2016 University Catalog

DANC 390 - Dance History I

Credits: 3
Not Repeatable
Examines dance as it developed as Western theatrical form from its beginnings in social and folk dance through evolution into ballet. Emphasizes romantic and classical ballet. Also studies American dance forms as they evolved in spectacles, burlesques, minstrelsy, and social dance. All forms of dance placed in social, political, cultural, aesthetic, and historical contexts.

Fulfills Mason Core requirement in arts.

Fulfills writing intensive requirement in the major.

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