Clips class! The importance of the visual medium in our understanding of the dance, acknowledging the inherent limited (and often racist) perspective of filmed evidence, overview of famous historical clips for dance recreation and inspiration, our modern model of making visual records of the dance (considerations of what we do and do not capture), and ways to analyze and borrow respectfully from them.
PRE-REQUISITES: Completion of 3 months of Beginners, 6 months of Journey and/or social dancing weekly for a full year. No partner necessary. Students are expected to arrive with curiosity, kindness, and a willingness for self-directed study.