DANS 170 - Dance History

    Recent Professors
    Kelly A. McCann
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026, Summer 2026, Spring 2026
    Class Size
    30 students
    Credits
    3
    Fall 2026 Sections
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    Transfers To
    UC and CSUCal-GETC Area 3A · IGETC Area 3A · CSU GE Area C1
    Description
    The study of human dance from prehistory to present by investigating major cultural, political and economic events and the dance emerging at the time. Course begins with an investigation of dance before documentation (prehistory) progresses into early documentation / evidence of codified dance (Western-European scope), explores the socio-political aspect of dance in early American colonies, dance in the U.S. circa 1800-1900's and expression of dance in our contemporary lives.