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May 17-June 25, 2010 at The Umbra Institute, Perugia, Italy

DANC 210: Passion, Power, & Creative Process: Unmasking Dance in the Italian Renaissance
Faculty 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 January 31. Participation requirements are listed on applications. A $500 non-refundable deposit is due on or before January 31, 2010. For more information, please contact Cynthia Nazzaro at 413-748-3158 or cnazzaro@spfldcol.edu.

Estimated Program cost: $4,700 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. Click here for details.
• 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

BEST DEAL: Take 3 more credits at Umbra Institute

• Estimated Total for 6 credits: $5,500

Expenses not included: Airfare ($800), Food ($600), Miscellaneous


Join us for an unforgettable summer learning experience in beautiful Italy!