This workshop is designed to help individuals understand the place that dance holds as an art among the other art forms of music, theater and the visual arts. Dance and its connection to society and to the individual are also discussed. Concepts are illustrated through the use of slides, video, art work, music or movement experiences when possible.
This workshop includes . . .
Information about the role of the arts in a society A rationale for including dance among the arts A description of the similarities between the arts An enumeration of the different forms of dance Information about the connection between a culture, its beliefs and its dance Insights into the role of dance throughout history An exploration of the reasons why people dance A description of traditional and nontraditional dance careers An exploration of dance and wellness issues
