ABOVE CLASS MEETS 1ST EIGHT WEEKS ONLY

The course will offer a unique combination of practical dance
instructions together with theory, history and ethnography of European
folk dance with a special focus on Hungary and her neighbors in East
Central Europe. Classes will be 2.5 hours each time, spending 1 hour
with lecture/discussion and 1.5 an hour with dance instructions.

The course will discuss Hungarian folk dance in the context of
European dance-history from the Middle Ages to the 20th century.
Social and culture history, visual iconography of dance,
ethno-choreology, anthropologic and ethnographic material will be
presented alongside with field materials (photos, music, documentary
films) and video-recordings of stage performances. Dance on stage,
trends of choreographic interpretations will also be discussed.

Assessment:
- Weekly assignments 				           40 %
- 8-10 pp Final term paper 			           40%
- Class attendance and effort to participate in learning   20 %.

Weekly assignments will require work with selected articles from
various authors, web-sources and video materials (provided on DVD by
the instructors).

Preliminary dance background is not required only an interest, sense
and motivation to dance. Grades will be decided based on effort and
not on actual dancing skills.
(Please dress conveniently, have appropriate shoes.)