DAN 310 - Dance in World Culture

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FA, alternate years. A study of the relationship of dance to issues of contemporary culture: the role and power of dance to define and reflect community, societal, and religious values and the role of dance within the arts of diverse cultures. An investigation of the dance traditions of many cultures through video, readings, dancing, lecture, discussion, and writing. The course is designed to broaden students’ cross-cultural understanding through the art of dance. Satisfies university core in global and historical studies.