DAH 100 Introduction to Dance. (3)
fall and spring only
Orientation to the field of dance focusing on history, styles, cultural, and theatrical aspects of the art form.
General Studies: HU

DAH 190 Introduction to the Dance Profession. (1)
fall only
Orientation to the dance profession introducing career options and university/department resources. Designed for Dance majors.

DAH 300 Focus on Dance. (3)
fall, spring, summer
Specialized study of cultural and theatrical aspects of dance, such as social dance forms, specific genres or historical periods. May be repeated for credit. Lecture, studio. No credit for students who have completed DAH 100.
General Studies: HU

DAH 301 Philosophy and Criticism of Dance. (3)
fall and spring only
Philosophical issues in dance and dance criticism, with emphasis on written analysis and interpretation. Prerequisite: 1 semester of First-Year Composition.
General Studies: L/HU

DAH 302 Cross-Cultural Dance Perspectives. (3)
fall and spring only
Comparative analysis of dance in diverse cultural contexts. Internet learning environment includes topic presentations, discussion responses, and final research project. Prerequisites: completion of First-Year Composition requirement; junior standing.
General Studies: L/HU, G

DAH 401 Dance History I. (3)
fall only
Cultural and theatrical development of dance from prehistory through the 19th-century Romantic period, including the early history of ballet.
General Studies: HU

DAH 402 Dance History II. (3)
spring only
Cultural and theatrical development of dance from 19th-century Romantic period through Contemporary times. Includes ballet, modern, and musical theatre dance.
General Studies: HU

DAH 495 Dance Research Sources. (2)
fall only
The investigation of various resources and methods for conducting research in dance. Seminar. Prerequisite: instructor approval.

DAH 496 Senior Thesis Project. (2)
spring only
A culminating research project that integrates dance and a related field of interest. Prerequisite: DAH 495.

DAH 501 Philosophy of Dance. (3)
once a year
Analysis of traditional and contemporary theories of dance with regard to issues of expression, form, and meaning.

DAH 502 Cultural Concepts of Dance. (3)
once a year
Examines the close connection between culture, dance, and movement through writings in cultural theory, dance ethnology, and philosophy.

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