DANC 002A. FYS: Ballet and Modern Dance in Europe and the USA, 1789-1960

This first year seminar examines the history of ballet and modern dance in Europe and North America from 1789 to the late twentieth century in context with concurrent social and political developments. Using sources including film, text, and performance, we will study the works of choreographers including George Balanchine, Katherine Dunham, Martha Graham, and Marius Petipa.

Enrolled students are eligible to apply for the Spring ‘27 embedded study trip to Paris.
Humanities.
Writing course.
1 credit.
Fall 2026. McCarty.
Catalog chapter: Dance
Department website: https://www.swarthmore.edu/dance

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