THD 210 - Contemporary Dance in a Global Context

4 credits (Fall)

Contemporary dance practices have been challenging deeply held beliefs on art and life since the early 19th century. This hard to define genre has roots in modern and post-modern dance theory, and draws from dance disciplines as diverse as Ballet, Modern, Bharantanatyam, Butoh, Hip-Hop; as well as other disciplines. This course explores origins, styles, icons, purpose, myths and key concepts of the form from a survey of work produced by contemporary choreograhers across the globe.

Prerequisite: Second-year standing.
Note: Not offered every year.
Instructor: Miller