Dance and the Hollywood Musical (DNC-0085)

Spring 2026 · DNC 0085 · Tufts University · 3 credits · Undergraduate

The role of dance in the film musical genre over the past century. Explores how bodies, movement vocabulary, and choreography can reinforce, oppose, and/or comment on contemporary society and our “collective” cultural identity. How do parallel developments in cinema and art impact the way we view dance? How are race, gender, and nationality portrayed? How do we define and view this genre today? Viewings, readings, movement experiences, discussions, and independent projects. Focus on developing literacy and critical research skills in dance. No previous dance or film background required. Recommendation: Art History and/or critical studies course in the arts.

Course codes: DNC-0085, DNC 0085, DNC0085, DNC-85, DNC 85, DNC85, FMS-0026, FMS 0026, FMS0026, FMS-26, FMS 26, FMS26

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