Designed to inform the student about dance as a performing art, through the critical evaluations of the various dance styles. An examination of dance in world cultures will also be included; especially the cross-cultural contribution of dance. Discusses the role and collaboration of performers/ dancers, choreographers, artistic advisors, composers, technicians and the audience. Includes lectures, lecture-demos, discussions, selected readings, films, video tapes, slides, live performances and experimental dance/ movement sessions. Attendance at recommended dance performances is required. Written reports are required.