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DA 250 Dance Films: Social and Historical Perspectives (3)
An overview of dance films from the 1930's to the present. Films to be studied may include Swing Time, Singin' in the Rain, West Side Story, Saturday Night Fever, and Dirty Dancing. Discussion of the stars' contributions to dance history, the historical and social impact of the films, the techniques of dance and cinematography used, and the social issues explored in the films will follow each screening.
