DANC 4850 - Dance and Women’s Studies

3 hours

Uses the framework of feminist thought to analyze the choreographic content, style, and meaning in some theatrical, concert dances of the 18th - 21st centuries that are either choreographed by women or have the subject of the female gender. Examines the position, status, and treatment of female dancers as workers in the dance world. Examines published dance criticism and writing vis-a-vis women’s studies issues. Open to non-majors.

Prerequisite(s): None.