Class Schedule
2026 Spring Schedule
1 class scheduled
DANC 10
TOPICS IN DANCE HISTORY
5 units
- Description: A comprehensive study of the evolution of theatrical dance in the western world from the 16th century through the present day. Includes the eras of French court ballet, ballet d'action, romantic and classical ballet, modern, post-modern, and contemporary dance styles. Examines topics in dance as an art form, including origin and history of major styles, traditions, trends; outstanding artists and works; practice in observing and understanding dance in a historical and cultural context. Analysis of dance as an expression of social order, power, classical art, a medium of cultural fusion, and as an expression of individual artists.
- Prerequisite:
- Corequisite:
- Advisory: Advisory: Not open to students with credit in H P 70.
- Repeatability: Not Repeatable.
- Hours: 5 hours lecture per week. 60 hours total per quarter.
- Foothill GE Area: Arts & Humanities
- Transferability: Both
- Transfer GE: Information regarding how this course is applied toward CSU GE/Breadth or IGETC certification is available at:
- Foothill Transfer GE Guide
Department Note:
Section:
DANC-010.-01W
Course Number (CRN):
40071
Dates:
4/6/2026 - 6/26/2026
Closed
-6 of 40 seats open
25 of 25 waitlist seats open
| Type | Room | Day & Time | Instructor |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lecture | Online | TBA TBA | WHITSON, BARBARA |
| Modality | Textbook(s) | Footnote |
|---|---|---|
| Fully Online asynchronous | Check Bookstore | This fully online asynchronous class has online activities with weekly requirements and due dates outlined by the course instructor.After registering, find out how to log in to the course site. View Canvas Login Instructions. |
Contact Us
Crystal Chen, Kinesiology & Athletics Division Office
Building 2700, Office 2701
650.949.7742
chencrystal@fhda.edu