Dance in Italy

 Summer Term

Course 1: PERF 461-850 (Dance in Italy)

The WKU Dace Company is a performance group oriented to training dancers the skills of performance through a variety of repertory created by facilty and Italian gues artists. The preprofessional dance student will have the opportunity to develop practices and technique oriented toward a dance career in our global society.

Technique requirement: In order to work with faculty and Italian gues choreographers, the student must be enrolled in 2 dance technique classes in the Spring term. This requirement assures the student is training one's body properly for rehearsals and performances.

Concerts/Performances: There will be several lecture demonstrations at Italian schools and one performance at Theatro Traiano in Civitavecchia, Italy.

Excursion: The program will include a day trip to either Rome or Florence which is included in the cost of the program.

For more information: Please contact Prof. Clifton Brown or visit the Theatre and Dance website

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Course 2: Honors Danc 360: Dance in Culture

Dance in Culture approaches dance from a global perspective. Through reading, lectures, discussions, videos, movement, essays, and other intensive projects, we will explore dance specifically in Italy. Taking an anthropological viewpoint, we look to discover the various ways that culture and dance intertwine, noting the uniqueness of the Italian culture and their dance forms. While emphasizing the social, cultural, and aesthetic principles defining these forms: Gender, racial, political, and religious orientations will be examined.

General Education and Course Goals: This course helps fulfill the requirements for Category E: World Cultures and American Cultural Diversity in Western Kentucky University's General Education program. It will also help you attain an appreciation of the complexity and variety in the world's cultures.

Excursion: The program will include a day trip to either Rome or Florence which is included in the cost of the program.

For more information: Please contact Prof. Clifton Brown or visit the Theatre and Dance website