DN3241 — Social Dance for the Stage
An introduction to social dance forms commonly used in theatrical staging and musical theatre choreography. As a studio course, the majority of work will be learning dance vocabulary and partnering techniques for social dances. Information on the historical and cultural contexts of the dances will be covered through discussion, brief reading assignments, and viewing of performance examples. The course draws primarily from 19th and 20th century European and American dances, but will also include other cultures' influences. prereq: minimum 60 credits, BFA Theatre major, instructor consent