A Short History of Dance
As far as we can tell, dance has been around all over the world since the most primitive of human civilizations: early cave paintings seem to depict dancing figures as early as 3300 BC.
Early on, dance seemed to primarily be used for ceremonial purposes or to communicate stories..
As far as we can tell, dance has been around all over the world since the most primitive of human civilizations: early cave paintings seem to depict dancing figures as early as 3300 BC.
Early on, dance seemed to primarily be used for ceremonial purposes or to communicate stories..
Dance is studied as a major performing art that affects artistic, cultural, intellectual, and social spheres..
Dance majors challenge their bodies and their minds in this demanding art form.
Both the bachelor of fine arts (B.F.A.) and the bachelor of arts (B.A.) prepare students for careers as dancers and choreographers.
The B.A. also prepares students for careers in dance education, administration, and therapy..
High schoolers who want to work in the field of professional dance have two choices to make.
They can either go to college for a Bachelor of Fine Arts in the subject or find a school that has a Bachelor of Arts program..
So why is it important for us, as dancers, to have a knowledge and understanding of dance history? History allows us to gain a better understanding surrounding the events, challenges, and celebrations that helped to form the people who developed our art form..
