Grad Topics in Perf Studies: Clubbing

The Fall 2018 Graduate Topics in Performance
Studies course is "Clubbing" and explores topics
such as queer nightlife, subcultural
community-building, dance music and movement,
collective effervescence, intoxication, and
traditions and cultures such as the rave, the
cipher, the ballroom, and the dancehall. We will
read and generate theory and practice at the
intersection of performance theory, dance
studies, queer theory, anthropology, and critical
race studies in a global context. In addition to
sharing practices, conducting fieldwork in clubs,
and writing, we will explore artistic works that
draw from experiences of the club. Students will
have the opportunity to write in several modes
and to create a final project and paper. This
course is open to the Institute.