Instructor: Hannah Andersen Date: M, W, F 9:30-11:00 Course Description: An introduction to dance/movement studies through examination and analysis of global philosophies and practices. Framing dance within historical periods and cultural settings from western concert dance to African and East Asian traditions, the acts of dancing, training, and dance-making assist in understanding dance as social, political, and artistic expression. Grade: 30% Attendance, Engagement, Participation, Preparation 25% Weekly Wrap-Ups 5% Group Presentation 10% Performance Attendance and Write Up 15% Final