DNCE BC2570

There are weekly readings (not super necessary unless needed when you write a paper), three 4-5 page papers on performances, short discussion posts for each performance, and a final presentation/final paper. Really manageable, and I found the papers easy to write because the topics were so engaging.

Very reasonable. Though trekking to Williamsburg on a Tuesday night can be tedious, most performances are within easy reach in Manhattan and conveniently occur on weekends. Why wouldn’t you want homework to consist of going to watch the New York City Ballet perform on a Sunday afternoon? Plus readings, four essays (your choice out of ten options), and a final paper.

WAY too much for, yes, that's right, DANCE.

Four 500ish word prompt responses, maybe 30 pages of reading per class, 12 performances

6 dance reviews (2/3 of your grade) 1 eight to ten page final paper (1/3 of your grade)

Super easy- 4 essays of the 9 shows we saw, each 700-1000 words and a final essay 1000-1250 words. Readings but you definitely don't have to do them.

This class is such a privilege to have offered. If you have the opportunity, take it!! We went to 9 performances, all paid for by Barnard dance. We saw a Broadway show (Hell's Kitchen!!), Irish dance, NYC Ballet, attended a dance party at the Guggenheim, and tap dance to name a few. Siobhan is a lovely professor and really cares about her students. Our class discussions were either interesting background/history of a dance style or just raving about the performance we saw the day prior - so chill and enjoyable.

If you need motivation to get out into the city or a way to choose between the plethora of options, this class will serve you well. In the first couple of classes the names of dance greats rolled off Gennaro’s tongue like a list of her extended family members (which it can feel like in the dance world) leaving me bewildered, but as we focused on specific styles key figures reappeared and thus became clearer. However important for identification, names are of secondary importance (you’ll never be tested on them) after learning to judge dance through its significance, technique, and aesthetic appeal—which, Gennaro emphasizes, varies greatly from person to person. Gennaro is extremely knowledgeable in her field yet approachable and open to student input. Her good nature and flexibility make her easy to work with and fun to listen to. Videos of subject matter ensure that class is a good balance of discussion and visual examples, while guest speakers—from her numerous contacts in the dance field—provide nuanced perspectives on all aspects of dance. While many students of dance take this course, the non-dancer can equally appreciate it and in fact benefit the class by offering on outsider’s view.

Arright, Avoid this class at all costs. I mean seriously. Don't get me wrong. Prof. Genter is a nice person. She smiles at you sometimes and she's even approachable outside of class. It's just that she's really strict. Like witness her comment on my recent paper: My paper: "And the dancers were wearing bright red suits for the second act." Prof. Genter (in big red letters): "The dancers were wearing MAGENTA." I kid you not. Also, she gets upset if you chew gum in class. Also, this is DANCE and it's supposed to be a fluff class but I found myself going to Butler to research my papers---not cool.

I've never reviewed a class, but after reading the comment bellow on Katie's Dance in New York class I felt like I had to respond. The reviewer clearly had some sort of dispute, because Katie's Dance in New York class was fantastic! She clearly cared about every performance we attended, and her love of every aspect of the theater showed. I will say that the quality of the class was dependent on the quality of discussions, which varied. I can also see where the reviewer might have found the grading arbitrary. The assignments tended to be more creative than analytical. However, you get all sorts of choice and opportunity to better your grade. For each performance, you can choose between four questions, and you only have to respond to four of 12 performances over the course of the semester. She'll also take your four highest grades if you respond to more. You can also turn in papers with corrections a week after you get them back. She really wants you to do well!