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DANCE HISTORY I: DANCE IN THE MODERN ERA

DANCE 265
Course Description

Surveys dance history from about 1500 through the 1900s. Through research, discussion, and viewing images and video, students will analyze and understand dance in relation to the fundamental changes to human experiences that arose in the modern era.

Prerequisites

None

Satisfies

This course does not satisfy any prerequisites.

Credits

Not Reported

Offered

Not Reported

Grade Point Average
3.83

2.61% from Historical

Completion Rate
100%

1.65% from Historical

A Rate
93.33%

16.35% from Historical

Class Size
30

54.47% from Historical

Cumulative Grade Distribution

Instructors (2026 Summr)

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