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2026 Spring > UGRD > DANCE > DANCE 130

Understanding Dance

Course #: DANCE 130

Description:
This lecture course focuses on the study of Modern Dance in America and the history and development of this genre throughout the years. Students will examine the different viewpoints of what dance is, or should be, from the pioneers who helped create and shape the genre. Students will be introduced to the opinions of such artists as Duncan, Graham, Humphrey, Limon, Cunningham, Ailey, and more. Lectures, videos, readings, discussions, writing and studio practice are used to focus on critical observation. Students will learn how to view dance and verbally articulate what they see and experience through watching the dance.

Section Class Number Schedule/Time Instructor Location
01 4141 TuTh
11:00 - 12:15 pm
Schantz Voiland,Carrie University Hall Y04-4370
Session: Regular
Class Dates: 01/26/2026 - 05/13/2026
Capacity: 20
Enrolled: 20
Status: Closed
Credits: 3/3
Class Notes: The course material costs for this course are unknown
Pre Requisites:
Course Attributes: The Arts, Course Material Costs Unknown