Humanities Arts Cultural Stu 0253 - Dance in the Community

Dance in the Community: This course is designed for students interested in merging social activism, performing arts and teaching. It teaches students to use movement, dance and theatre in settings such as senior centers, schools, prisons, and youth recreation centers. In studio sessions, students will learn how to construct classes and dance exchanges or events for community sites. Students will reflect on movement practices that help inform the body as a site for community-based learning in dance, or CBLD, as well as on theoretical bridges between community concerns, needs, and assets and the university's role in this work. Much time will be spent together off-site in various locations throughout the Pioneer Valley, where students themselves will facilitate movement/theatre experiences. Some outside of class lab time is necessary to organize and develop the classes and possible performances. Selected videos and readings will provide a context for discussion and assist in the development of an individual student's research and teaching methods. Friday morning screenings will take place only twice per month, the exact schedule to be determined.

Multiple Cultural Perspectives Quantitative Skills Writing and Research Friday morning screenings will take place only twice per month, the exact schedule to be determined. Students are expected to spend 6-8 hours in preparation and work outside of class time. Field Trip: $20