Dance 171GC - Studies in Dance History: 'Dance in a Global Context'

A study of the histories, cultures and lineages of African, Asian, Indigenous and Latin peoples, this course is a framework for understanding their influence on the American concert dance tradition. Specifically, this course examines the worlds of dancing and dancemaking as they intersect with cultural and gendered differences, geographic location, race, and ethnicity. Students will discuss issues and topics in global dance practices through readings by dance scholars and artists and the viewing of filmed media. Embodied material will enliven some class discussions.