Dance 377 - ADV STUD HIST & AESTHETICS DAN

This course explores a specific idea, concept, period, person or event important in the history and/or aesthetics of dance. Topics vary depending on the instructor's research and expertise. From a comparative perspective, this seminar discusses the history and current state of Brazilian capoeira, Argentinean tango, Cuban ballet and Panamerican salsa, seeking to explore how these dance forms embody concepts of race, gender and social class. The course also analyzes how nationalism, transnationalism and globalization shape the practice of these dance forms in Latin America, as well as in areas beyond the region where these expressions are flourishing, such as Europe, Asia and the United States. Three dance lessons on salsa, tango and capoeira complement the course's theoretical discussions. Prerequisite: DAN 171 and/or DAN 172 or permission of the instructor.

Topic: Critical Studies in Latin American Dance.