DNC 235 Feminist Persp Cultural Chreograpy

This course examines issues of dance and feminist analysis, the female dancing body, the changing body image and body politics. The works of Martha Graham, George Balanchine, Ruth St. Denis and others are examined through readings and analysis of specific dances as well as viewing works on film. The course looks at a broad range of dancing forms from the classical romantic ballets to strip dancing, social dances and dances with political messages. WS, ART, WI

Credits

3

Prerequisite

ENG 101, ENG 108, ENG 104, OR ENG 180