12 courses in the 1975–76 Undergraduate Calendar, read from the scanned original. The text comes from OCR, so check the scanned page before relying on a detail.
An overview of dance as manifest through its earliest forms as an expression of folk culture to its artistic présentation in contemporary investigation of the perspectives from which dance can be studied.
2 hrs./wk., lect., 2 hrs/wk. studio laboratory
Fall term
A course leading to an understanding of the broad conceptual framework of movement emphasizing the qualitative nature of movement and its relationship to creative expression.
Prerequisite: Dance 162* or consent of instructor
2 hrs./wk. lect., 2 hrs/wk. studio laboratory
Fall term
This course focuses upon selected compositional theories of major dance artists as examples of the changes in choreographic approach from the 30’s to 70's.
Prerequisite: Dance 163* or consent of instructor 2 hrs./wk. lect., 4 hrs./wk. studio laboratory
Fall term .
This course focuses upon theories of dance as they engender a particular view of art and a particular view of the human body and thus delimit the nature of the created work itself. The nature of a theory is discussed, as is the nature of scientific and aesthetic theories. Ultimately the student develops his own theory of dance.
Prerequisite: Dance 262*
2 hrs./wk. lect., 4 hrs./wk. studio laboratory Winter term
Historical survey of the development of the classics from elements appearing in the Greek Theatre to the end of the Russian classic period in the early 20th century.
Prerequisite: Dance 162* or consent of instructor 2-hrs./wk. lect., 2 hrs./wk. studio, Fall term
Dance as an avenue for socio-cultural expression is examined from the perspective of the social sciences. Prerequisites: Soc. 101 and Dance 264* or permission of instructor
2 hrs./wk. lect., 2 hrs./wk. tutorial, Winter term
A comparative study of ethnic dance forms with a paritcular emphasis on dance style as significant cultural pattern. The course attempts to develop an understanding of the effect of particular ideologies and political systems on the development of a cultural dance form. .
Prerequisite: Dance 264* or consent of instructor
2 lectures, 2 studio, Winter term
A study integrating the cognitive and perceptual developments in children as they relate to motor development. Primary emphasis is placed on investigating movement experiences suitable for children. 4 hours per week, 2 hours lecture, 2 hours tutorial to be arranged
Fall term
This course covers questions about the role of the critic, his audience, his credentials, etc. The course also focuses upon particular dance events, in the studio and on the stage, for the purpose of developing critical faculties in a living context. \ Prerequisite: Dance 263*
2 hrs./wk. lect., 2 hrs./wk. studio laboratory.
Winter term
Dance 366* 20th Century Ballet: Part 1 (History)
An in depth study of the factors affecting the Ballet in the 20th century from the advent of the Russians in Paris in 1909 to the influence of contemporary dance in recent years.
Prerequisite: Dance 264*
2 hrs./wk. lect., 2 hrs./wk. tutorial, Fall term
_367* 20th Century Ballet: Part 2 (Analysis) Analysis and study of the themes and styles of 20th century ballets and the changing attitudes to the theatre. Consideration is given to the adaptations of the classical idiom to the artistic trends of this century.
Prerequisite: Dance 366* 2 hrs./wk. lect., 2 hrs./wk. studio laboratory, Winter term
Course Descriptions —_ 349 Kinesiology ~
An independent research project on an approved topic, supervised by a facuity member. Required cf ali students enrolled in Honours Dance, Dance 461* includes an approved design and the completion
of the first segment of the paper.
Prerequisite: depending upon tie topic selected, the student is required to achieve at least 60% in Upplopriate courses. A complete listing ts available in the Departmental office.
Dance 462* includes the completion of the project begun in Dance 461*
Prerequisite: Dance 461*
An examination of current and major issties in dance. Prerequisite: Kinesiology ) Dance) students only
3 hrs./wk., Winter term
The concern of this cuurse is the relabunships of matt to the art products which he fushiuns. Questions sucit as, are all people creative? are discus.zd as is the validity of a distinction between art aud lite. A phenomenological analysis of dance is presented, disc tssed, critiqued and evaluated.
Prerequisite: Phil. 100 and pve fuil courses in the
‘dance
The Faculty of Hunian Kinetics and Leisure Studies also teaches Inter-Fuculty Studics 240* Mucz:, Lessure.
and Society.