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History of Social Dancing at Oregon State University
ScholarsArchive at Oregon State University
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Title | History of Social Dancing at Oregon State University |
| Names |
Weymann, Davis
(creator) Dark, Catherine (advisor) |
| Date Issued | 2015-05-08 (iso8601) |
| Note | Honors Bachelor of Science (HBS) |
| Abstract | This paper presents a brief history of social dance at Oregon State University (OSU) and discusses its key elements and context. Social dance has been part of campus life at OSU since the university was founded. Initially, dance was a social activity and means to interact with others, but as social practices change it became an end in itself for communities focused on the enjoyment of dancing. The popularity of different styles, prominence in daily student life, and the social roles of social dance have all changed throughout OSU’s history. Social dance has been shaped by changes within society and popular culture, but instruction and organization by students and faculty have been the most important influences within OSU. The goal of this paper is to provide historical context that will allow for greater understanding and appreciation of social dance by OSU students, faculty, and alumni. |
| Genre | Thesis |
| Access Condition | http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/3.0/us/ |
| Topic | Social Dance |
| Identifier | http://hdl.handle.net/1957/55955 |
