DANC 155 - Historical Dance

1 Credits

0.25 Units

This course will introduce the basic dances of the Renaissance and Baroque period (1400-1750). Dancing was an important social activity during the Renaissance, in both court and country, and formed the basis for Baroque dance. The great innovations in dance in the 17th century originated at the French court under Louis XIV. This is our first clear ancestor of classical ballet. Dance of this time was used at social events, and also in court ballets and public theaters and operas.

Credit Type Code: Letter Grade