An overview of dance traditions around the world. Extensive viewing of films and videos as well as lectures, discussions, and workshop sessions.
Studio sessions deal with problem solving in space, dynamics, and rhythm.
An overview of the development of theatre dance from ballet to contemporary forms. Extensive viewing of films and video as well as lectures, discussions, and workshop sessions. This course explores major forms and theories of choreography through film and video, seminars, studio practice, and informal showings. A historical overview of professional dance in Canada. Within the broad context of Canada's social, cultural, and political history, the emergence of dance artists and their organizations will be discussed, giving due attention to the roles played by gender, social class, ethnicity, and cultural nationalism.