| Course Title: Dancing with Gravity: Physics and Dance |
| Start Date: 01/27/2026 End Date: 05/12/2026 |
| Term: Spring Semester 2026 |
| Description: A dancer moving through space embodies a variety of physics concepts. This course investigates the science of movement, including force, energy, momentum and gravity, using both movement exercises and physics techniques. Considering dance traditions from around the globe, we will study ideas relevant to group choreographies, such as entropy, space, and time. We will also explore whether movement can be used to conceptualize abstract topics such as special relativity and quantum mechanics. Students will perform movement exercises both individually and in groups. We will use basic mathematics (algebra, geometry) to engage with the physics topics. |
| Distribution(s): II - Math & Sciences |
| Academic Level Of Course: Undergraduate | Credits:4.00 |
| Faculty | Phone | Email address |
| Supraja Balasubramanian | suprajab@mtholyoke.edu |
| Meeting Dates | Method | Meeting days | Meeting times | Building name | Room | Frequency |
| 01/27/2026 - 05/12/2026 | Lecture | Monday and Wednesday | 03:15PM - 04:30PM | KEND - Kendall Hall/Sports Complex | 130 | Weekly |
| 01/27/2026 - 05/12/2026 | Performance | Monday and Wednesday | 03:15PM - 04:30PM | KEND - Kendall Hall/Sports Complex | ST2 | Weekly |
| Requisite Courses | ||
| None |
| Comments |
| Additional Comments |
| No prior dance or physics experience required. |
| Course Tags |
| Cross-listed Sections |
| None |
| Course Availability | ||||
| Section status: Open | Capacity: 18 | Enrollment: 17 | Available: 1 | Waitlist: 0 |
BOOK INFORMATION
| Book List | Required | Publisher Full Price |
| To be determined. |
| Additional Book Comments |
| This is NOT the complete book list for this class. |