DANCE HISTORY
Self-guided thematic course packages with the themes from the modules below
curated & commented by Simona Noja-Nebyla
These academic-style PDF modules are designed for dancers, educators, and thinkers seeking a deeper understanding of dance and movement as artistic, intellectual, and personal expression. Each theme includes guided reflection, commentary, and multimedia links.
🎓 How It Works
Choose 1 Module: €35
Choose 5 Modules: €157
Choose 10 Modules: €280
Optional Zoom meeting (30 min): +€50
Each module includes:
PDF course packet (10–12 pages)
Written commentary by Simona Noja-Nebyla
Reflective journal prompts
Video/audio resources
Suggested readings
You will receive your personalized pack via email, formatted as a downloadable university-style course reader*:
📘 Here’s what a downloadable university-style course reader includes:
Cover Page
Title of the theme
Table of Contents
Organized sections for ease of navigation
Introductory Commentary
A short, written introduction to the theme (like a professor’s preface)
Assigned Readings or Excerpts
Curated texts or quotes with explanations (with citations if applicable)
Reflective Prompts & Tasks
Open-ended questions for journaling or creative movement response
Interpretation exercises for dancers
Embedded or Linked Media
Links to video, audio, or performance clips relevant to the topic
QR codes or short URLs for easy access
Conclusion Page
Summary thoughts
Suggestions for further exploration
Optional space for notes or sketching movement
✅ Why this format?
Professional & pedagogical – gives it academic weight and structure
Easy to use – printable or digital, organized, and clear
Updates available - You’ll receive updates to any theme you purchase, so your course evolves with you. Minor updates are free. Major upgrades (expanded editions) will be offered at a reduced rate for current students.
Languages available: English, Romanian
MODULES
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Paleolithic (Old Stone Age), Mesolithic (Middle Stone Age), and Neolithic (New Stone Age)
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Early Antiquity (3000–1000 BCE); Classical Antiquity (1000 BCE–500 CE)
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Early Middle Ages (5th–10th Century), High Middle Ages (11th–13th Century), Late Middle Ages (14th–15th Century)
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Early Renaissance (Late 14th – 15th Century), High Renaissance (Late 15th – Early 16th Century), Late Renaissance (16th Century), Transition to Early Baroque (17th Century)
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Early Baroque (Late 17th Century: ~1650–1700), High Baroque (1700–1730), Late Baroque (1730–1750)
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1750–1775: Early Classical Transition, 1775–1790: Rise of Professional Ballet, 1790–1805: Late Classical Refinement, 1805–1820: Transition to Romanticism
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1820–1830: Early Romantic Roots, 1830–1845: The Height of Romantic Ballet, 1845–1860: Expansion and Innovation, 1860–1870: Decline and Transition
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1890–1920: Early Modern Dance, 1920–1940: The Rise of Modern Dance, 1940–1960: Post-War Experimentation
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1960–1980: Postmodern and Contemporary Fusion, 1980–2000: Globalization and Technology
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2000–Present: Dance in the Digital Age