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History of Dance
A collection of resources for students to use to write a paper on the history of dance.
- Date Added to MERLOT:
- February 10, 2025
- Created by:
- Lea Mano
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Prerequisites
Some knowledge of the different styles of dance and where they originated from including: Ballet, Jazz, Hip-Hop, and Tap.
Pedagogical Approach & Learning Outcomes
Pedagogical Approach
These resources are to be used as a guide to then focus their paper on a single style of dance and do further research on that style.
Learning Outcomes
Students should learn about the history of multiple styles of dance and see how they are culturally relevant today.
Assessment & Other Information
Assessment
Students will write a research paper.
Other Information
None
Course Resources
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Waltzing Through Europe: Attitudes towards Couple Dances in the Long Nineteenth Century (Open (Access) Textbook)
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The Great History of Russian Ballet (e-Book) (Open (Access) Textbook) -
Tap Dance History: From Vaudeville to Film (45 min film) (Reference Material)
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History and Concept of Hip-Hop Dance (45 min film) (Reference Material)
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Circle of Love: A Message from Hip Hop (article) (Reference Material)
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Jazz Dance: A History of the Roots and Branches (e-Book) (Reference Material)