Dr. Press always tried to make the lecture interesting. She assigns readings, but they are not necessary to do. Attendance for the lecture is pretty important because every lecture there is an iclicker question, which you get points for. Finals and midterms are easy as long as you study for them and take good notes in the lecture.

I wouldn't recommend if you want an easy GE. The class isn't hard in material but there is a lot of material and things to remember and it has no structure in the class which makes the midterm and the final hard (About 70% of class grade). She is very nice but also very hard to reach outside of class. Also, Theater shows are 20$ each.

Do not take this class. I thought it was going to be an easy GE but it wasnt and now my GPA is ruined. The slides are unorganized and dont really make sense. She doesnt post the slides online either. You also have to pay to go to concerts which is pretty expensive (for me). You need an iclicker as well.

Honestly the easiest class I've taken. Professor is not that good, but the course is a breeze. Really easy mc midterm and final. You don't even have to do the textbook reading. Everything you need is at lecture and in the database videos. Just go to class for iclicker. If money is an issue for you, DO NOT TAKE THE CLASS. The concerts are expensive!

She's kind of a kook- there's a lot of extraneous requirements for the class. You have to attend concerts (2-3, and each is $20.) It's a pretty terrible class- it's easy to take P/NP for credit, but don't take it if you're looking for an engaging experience and an ability to actually learn.

Dr. Press wants all of her students to get an A in this class and it's not hard to do if you show up to lecture and take good notes. You don't need to read any of the textbook if you show up to lecture because she covers everything you need to know there. 3 dance concerts make up 10% of your grade and iClicker scores account for 10% too.

Overall not a hard class. Dr. Press is very kind but the lectures are not very helpful if you do want to learn about dance history since they are mainly points that will be tested on exams. If you are an international student try to read the textbook according to schedule or you may not have enough time. Exams are fair if you catch up with reading.

For the final there were so many people and dances to memorize and you would need to know composer and choregrapher- sometimes the year as well. the midterm was fine, i studied the night before but i show up, pay attention and take good notes. i wud rather pay 60 for concerts than writing an essay on the concert so it's worth it!

Not a hard class. Def need to be in class for iClickers and class notes. Tests are usually based on class notes but reading is prob recommended if you want an A. Be sure to watch out for key names that appear in the notes like George Balanchine.

Professor Press was cool and nice. SHOW UP TO LECTURE. She uses iClickers to take attendance. The midterm is 30% and the final is 50% of your grade but they are easy if you study your lecture notes. Do not bother with the book because it is repetitive of lecture. The thing I hate is the 3 mandatory dance performances. I spent over $60 on those!

She doesn't put any of her powerpoints online so you pretty much have to go to class to get the material. She says you need a textbook but you really don't, she gives all the info you need in lecture. Midterm and final were fine as long as you studied the night before. The only major con is that you have to pay for dance concerts and attend them.

This was a super easy class IF you show up, pay attention & take good notes. The powerpoints are only given to you in lecture so you have to go, but they are basically a study guide. Dance concerts are a pain but interesting. The textbook isn't necessary, she shows videos in class that have the same info. I enjoyed this class more than expected.

Press obviously knows what she's talking about and is passionate. Unfortunately, it is still an art GE, and it is often difficult to stay focused on her lectures. The textbook isn't really necessary, but you HAVE to pay attention in class because all that stuff goes directly onto the midterm and final (which are 30% and 50% of your grade).

Press is a good professor and really knows a lot about dance. Class is easy, show up, take notes, read your textbook and you'll get an A. Class is mostly watching videos so it always goes by fast.

Show up to lecture and pay attention and take notes (attendance is 10%) bc that stuff is on tests. No homework assignments given. Didnt really know anything but would cram 2 days before tests via quizlet and did great. She is not a very nice person, and the TA (Tinelle?) is not nice. Going to dance shows is expensive, and there is no alternative.

Dance 45 is a very easy GE. As long as you copy down all notes and pay attention in lecture you'll do good. I bought the book but didnt use it once. I skimmed over my notes before the midterm and only missed one question. However, if you dont want to spend money dont take this class. You have to get an iclicker and attend performances which are $20

DANCE45 is really easy, just show up, attend the concerts, and do the reading and you're all set. It's pretty hard to fail this class. Attendance is mandatory so that can be a pain, just like paying for concerts can. Overall, not a hard course.

I absolutely loved this class as an art GE. Dr. Press makes my day so much better with her quirky lectures and fun material. Study your class notes hard and you will do great on the exam and make sure to read the book and take notes as you go along!

It's easy to tell that Dr. Press is passionate about the subject, which made lectures more interesting. If you pay attention in class and skim the book, you should do well. The final alone was 50% of the grade so make sure you don't procrastinate on studying. The midterm was another 30%, and lecture attendance / concert attendance were each 10%.

Off campus concert attendance required for a large percent of the grade. I thought it was fun to get out and see some dances! Only three times throughout the quarter! About $20 each! Only other grades are Iclicker, midterm, and final. If you pay attention and copy down all the notes in lecture, you will get an easy A!

I was told by so many that this was such an easy GE, but after going to the first two days of lecture I beg to differ. You have to buy an iClicker to prove mandatory attendance and attend more than 3 dance productions (each costing more than $20). I dropped the class today because there's no way I'm spending so much money on a GE with a 50% final

iClicker attendance is mandatory so don't skip classes. Her tests are easy if you actually put in the time and effort to study and review your lecture notes. I took this as an easy GE and it was fine. Just make sure you do all your readings and take good lecture notes.

take a different art GE tbh. The class gets expensive and her lectures are literally all over the place. If you're not watching a video, she's talking about something irrelevant, her slides have like five headings written on each and no content, and she just rambles on without actually saying anything important/testable.

I took the class pass no pass and did not pass. I had 100 in literally everything besides the midterm and the final but Press makes her exams worth basically your entire grade. SO much reading it's almost impossible to keep up, the test questions are NOTHING what she talks about in lecture. I thought it would be a good GE, it wasn't!! DONT TAKE!!!!