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UNDERSTANDING DANCE

DANCE 100
Course Description

Builds understanding and appreciation for the field of Dance. Delves into dance and its' many facets, integrating, theoretical, historical, and embodied learning through viewing, reading, reflecting, discussing and finally, creating. Develops students into an informed audience and encourages relevance to other disciplines.

Prerequisites

None

Satisfies

This course does not satisfy any prerequisites.

Credits

1

Offered

Fall, Spring, Summer

Grade Point Average
3.56

-2.65% from Historical

Completion Rate
92.93%

-1.06% from Historical

A Rate
76.77%

-5.86% from Historical

Class Size
99

38.79% from Historical

2026 Summr Grade Distribution

Instructors (2026 Summr)

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