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DANCING GENDER: EMBODIMENT, POLITICS AND FEMINIST THEORY

DANCE 168
Course Description

Gender theories and feminist theories focus on the body as the main site where gender distinctions are understood. As the body holds a central position in the art of dance and the academic discipline of dance studies, explores gender and feminist theories through the lens of dance. Drawing on a wide array of examples and dance genres ranging from across the globe (such as Ballroom, Bollywood, Folk Dance, Ballet and more) introduces the cultural specificity of gender norms and the ways that dance has the potential to challenge heteronormativity through performance.

Prerequisties

None

Satisfies

This course does not satisfy any prerequisites.

Credits

3

Offered

Fall, Spring

Grade Point Average
3.74

1.28% from Historical

Completion Rate
98.54%

0.36% from Historical

A Rate
78.1%

4.84% from Historical

Class Size
137

10.63% from Historical

Instructors (2025 Fall)

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