University of Rochester: Program of Movement & Dance

courses

The Program of Movement and Dance offers a broad variety of classes and clusters. These classes are not offered every semester so please check the course catalog website for the latest information. Please contact the office for any additional questions.

DAN 218
Dance and Community
Credit—2 hours
Instructor:
Martino, K.

Dance has played a part in communities for centuries. We will examine the relationship between dance and community from various perspectives and from around the globe through readings and film. Students will then explore the meaning of community while creating a group performance piece together, which revolves around themes of social awareness and active citizenship. Whether the function of dance is recreation, courtship, social change, performance or appealing to supernatural forces, this 2.0 credit course will offer a wide-ranging examination of dance's role in many settings.

(Spring)