DANC V02 - Western Concert Dance History

    Recent Professors
    Becky Marzec-Contreras
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026, Fall 2025, Spring 2025, Fall 2023
    Class Size
    30–46 students
    Credits
    3
    Fall 2026 Sections
    View Fall 2026 sections of DANC V02
    Transfers To
    UC and CSUCal-GETC Area 3A · IGETC Area 3A · CSU GE Area C1
    Description
    This Western Concert Dance History course explores the artistic developments in the field of Eastern European and Western concert dance forms from the15th century to the present time. The course focuses on the cultural, social and political topics of Ballet, Modern/Postmodern, Jazz, Tap and Musical theater. With a strong underpinning of how cultural diasporas have influenced and shaped concert dance forms. Through readings, lectures, discussions, and extensive viewing of film/video and live performance, students come to understand the rich lineage of these dance forms.
    Usually Held
    Wed 4:00pm–6:50pm