DANC 1040 — History of Dance I 3 Credit Hours
This course is a study of significant human accomplishments in the area of dance as an art form. Material examined will include the development of generated patterned body movement by early humans, dance’s function to ancient civilizations, key characteristics of folk and ethnic dancing, the development of dance as an art form in the Renaissance, and the cultural impact historical dance has on current forms of theatrical dance as well as our everyday life. Fulfills: Arts and Humanities