THTR1120

Elements of Dance

This course is designed to develop the student's knowledge and experience of dance as an art form. The elements of dance used in ballet, modern and jazz will be introduced along with the principles of composition. The aesthetics of dance as an art form will also be studied. Students will be reading texts as well as viewing dance works in live performance and on video. This course will provide a groundwork for students who wish to do further work in technique, composition, and performance.

Course overview

Department
Theatre
School
MCAS
Credits
3

Requirements fulfilled

  • University Core: Arts (All undergraduates)

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Official evaluation summary

3.56 / 5

Based on 165 aggregate responses from BC Avalanche/Blue evaluations.

Data freshness

Course and evaluation data last updated 2026-07-23. Source details and limitations are documented in Data Sources and Methodology.

Instructors

  • Sun Ho Kim
    Fall 2026, Spring 2026, Fall 2025, Fall 2024, Fall 2023, Spring 2023, Fall 2022, Spring 2022, Fall 2021 · Official rating 3.75/5

Sections

  • Section 01
    Fall 2026 · Sun Ho Kim · Brighton Dance Studio;TuTh 12:00 Noon-01:15PM · Offered
  • Section 02
    Fall 2026 · Sun Ho Kim · Brighton Dance Studio;TuTh 02:00PM-03:15PM · Offered