Open Classroom - Dance and Society: What is the Value
of the Dancing Human Body in the Age of Robots?
Monday, November 16
12:00pm - 1:00pm
This talk will use the recent viral video of a dancing robot falling and being dragged offstage, as a jumping off point to discuss a range of issues related to dance and the body.
We will first look at the history of dance and examine key moments where power structures were disrupted, old models were questioned, and new forms were created as a response to changes in society. We will examine where we are today and explore why the human body in live performance remains as powerful as ever. We will also explore how dance can connect us to ourselves and each other in a time of AI and robots.
This series is a collaboration between the Farquhar Honors Program and the Alvin Sherman Library. Each lecture highlights pressing topics from today's headlines, providing in-depth analysis and diverse perspectives. Tailored for undergraduates and lifelong learners, these lectures foster critical thinking and informed discussions on current events shaping our world.
Nova Southeastern University Alvin Sherman Library, Research and Information Technology Center
| Mon, Oct 12 | 7:00AM to 11:00PM |
| Tue, Oct 13 | 7:00AM to 11:00PM |
| Wed, Oct 14 | 7:00AM to 11:00PM |
| Thu, Oct 15 | 7:00AM to 11:00PM |
| Fri, Oct 16 | 7:00AM to 10:00PM |
| Sat, Oct 17 | 7:00AM to 8:00PM |
| Sun, Oct 18 | 10:00AM to 11:00PM |

