DANC 351 - Contemporary Dance in Israel

Prerequisites, dance major, consent of instructor. This course provides the opportunity to deepen knowledge of contemporary modern and ballet techniques in Israel and create international professional networks through master classes, workshops, and residencies with renowned Israeli artists and companies such as Batsheva dance, Kibutz Dance Company, the Israeli Ballet, and Vertigo Dance Company. Students will learn about the unique historic dialogue between the United States and Israel where both country’s modern dance languages have, and are, profoundly influencing each other. Students will take classes with faculty teaching the course as well as Israeli master teachers, exchange ideas on choreography with their international peers, share work and possibly performances with international colleagues, and read, view films, and participate in lectures designed to deepen their ability to embody, interpret and evaluate dance through historic and cultural contexts. May be repeated for credit. Fee: TBD. (Offered as needed.) 3 credits