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Dear Summer 2022 Dance 1 students.

Welcome to class! Please be sure to click on the tab, "Syllabus" so that you can review and ask me any questions you may have about this class.

In this Dance 1 lecture class, it is my hope that you will enter the learning and teaching process with an open mind to discover new ways of thinking about dance-historically and culturally and be willing to share your insights with each other. My teaching philosophy embraces the principles of critical dance pedagogy which aims to celebrate the cultural backgrounds and honor the lived experiences of students in the classroom. I believe students can evolve spiritually and intellectually through dance by practicing freedom of expression, honing imaginative sensibilities, and learning how to think creatively. Beyond the form and function of dance, helping students to connect and make meaning of their lives and their artistic works through the lens of social justice awareness is key.

I understand that some students may have difficulty accessing the required readings for many different reasons. Thus, I invite any student who is unable to access the readings to contact me directly via email, at culturallinksghana@gmail.com so I may support you in getting access. While I am comfortable with you sharing the reasons you are not able to access the required text, you are not required to do so. Hopefully, all students will access the text by the end of next week. I will extend due dates near the end of the summer so that all students have a chance to submit any past-due assignments.

Lastly,

Please take time to familiarize yourself with how Canvas works and explore how this class is organized. Each instructor's Canvas course is organized slightly differently and you want to easily find your way around. When you click on the "Syllabus" tab below, you will find both a link to the syllabus as well as the entire syllabus typed out for your convenience.

THANK YOU FOR ENROLLING IN DANCE 1- HISTORY OF DANCE!

Kindly,

Dr. Lee

To begin, click the "Student Orientation" icon below.