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May 21-June 27, 2012, at The Umbra Institute, Perugia, Italy
DANC 210: Passion, Power, & Creative Process: Unmasking Dance in the Italian RenaissanceFaculty Director: Cynthia Nazzaro Ed.D., professor of dance, Springfield College
This course is designed to introduce students to the historical and artistic origins of
dance as a theater art with the focus on developments during the Italian Renaissance.
Studies will include Italian folk and court dance forms; ballet and contemporary forms;
and Renaissance art, theater design, music, and costumes.
Topics will be explored through lecture, reading, writing, dance critiquing, research, a field trip to Florence, dance classes with an Italian teacher, reconstruction of specific dances, and individualized choreographic studies.
This course meets a selective requirement for the dance major at Springfield College. For other majors, it may be double-counted as a Visual and Performing Arts general education course and a Global Perspectives general education course. (3 semester hours) Prerequisites: none. Note: This course involves some movement participation, but requires no prior training.
Applications are available through Dr. Nazzaro and will be accepted and reviewed on a rolling basis until March 1.
Participation requirements are listed on applications. A $500 non-refundable deposit is due on or before March 1, 2012.
For more information, please contact Cynthia Nazzaro at (413) 748-3158 or cnazzaro@spfldcol.edu.
Estimated Program cost: $3,675 for 3-credits
Program Includes:
- Airport transfer to and from Perugia- Rome
- Two-day on-site orientation led by staff to help you settle into Perugia
- On-site Resident Director.
- Accommodations: shared housing in comfortable apartments within walking distance of classes. Faculty member housed nearby.
- Access to Umbra Institute Facilities: computer lab, library, student lounge.
- Academics: Six Weeks at Umbra Institute plus Cultural Activities & Field Trips
- Classes meet twice a week leaving lots of time to immerse in Italian life
- Activities such as pizza night, walking tours, and a student mixer
- Dance Workshop with Italian Master Teacher
- Medical and Accident insurance
- Cell phone & Italy Guide Book
- Estimated Total for 6 credits: $4,475
Join us for an unforgettable summer learning experience in beautiful Italy!