THD 195-04 - Introductory Special Topic: Jewish Folk Dance of the Diaspora

4 credits (Spring)

This introduction to Jewish Folk Dance as practiced throughout the diaspora, will explore intergenerational connections and identity through dance practice. Students will practice folk dance technique in conjunction with readings, discussions, and written assignments, analyzing dance as a mode of expressing joy, pain, and communal survival, and embodying crucial ritualistic aspects of Jewish life. This course is designed for all humans and bodies, and each student is encouraged to engage according to their personal mobility.

Prerequisite: None.
S/D/F only.
Instructor: Lee