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DANC 10

TOPICS IN DANCE HISTORY · 5 units · used in 8 transfer pathways

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About this course

A comprehensive study of the evolution of theatrical dance in the western world from the 16th century through the present day. Includes the eras of French court ballet, ballet d'action, romantic and classical ballet, modern, post-modern, and contemporary dance styles. Examines topics in dance as an art form, including origin and history of major styles, traditions, trends; outstanding artists and works; practice in observing and understanding dance in a historical and cultural context. Analysis of dance as an expression of social order, power, classical art, a medium of cultural fusion, and as an expression of individual artists.

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Winter 2027 · updated Oct 18, 7:09 AM UTC
DANC 10TOPICS IN DANCE HISTORYOpen1 section · 40 seats reported · 1 instructor
  • CRN 30645 · 01WWhitson · TBA TBA · ONLINEOpen · 40

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Prerequisites

The Foothill catalog lists no prerequisite for this course.

Advisory: “Advisory: Not open to students with credit in H P 70.”

Transfer pathways that use DANC 10

ASSIST maps DANC 10 to a requirement in 8 published pathways from Foothill College.

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