DANC 181 - History of Dance
- Recent Professors
- Grace Jun, Blythe Barton, Donna Flournoy, Terry Wilson
- Recent Semesters
- Fall 2026, Spring 2026, Fall 2025, Summer 2025, Spring 2025
- Class Size
- 35–45 students
- Credits
- 3
- Fall 2026 Sections
- View Fall 2026 sections of DANC 181
- Transfers To
- CSUCSU GE Area C1
- Description
- This course is a study of the history of dance. Emphasis is placed on the cultural, social and political aspects of dance in historical perspective. Students are challenged to broaden their aesthetic perceptions as they analyze and compare the influence of diverse cultures on western dance forms. Topics include the language of dance, dance technique and choreography. This class is intended for all students interested in dance and the history of dance.