Ballet Teacher Resources

In ballet, a pas de deux is a dance duet in which two dancers perform ballet steps together. But the pas de deux is not just a dance of love. Let's explore examples of the "love dance" in three ballets: Romeo and Juliet, Swan Lake, and...

A broad selection of images featuring women and dance can be found on this site by Picture Australia. By clicking on individual images you'll find high quality photographs as well as a brief description.

A broad selection of images featuring women and dance can be found on this site by Picture Australia. By clicking on individual images you'll find high quality photographs as well as a brief description.

A broad selection of images featuring women and dance can be found on this site by Picture Australia. By clicking on individual images you'll find high quality photographs as well as a brief description.

This intriguing site looks back at the women who were significant in their contributions to the field of dance in British Columbia.

This intriguing site looks back at the women who were significant in their contributions to the field of dance in British Columbia.

Contains history of Ballets Russes production designs and costumes, as well as production history, and information about Sergei Diaghilev and other artists.

Contains introduction, background information, artists biographies, and repertiore of the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theatre.

A biography on dance legend Arthur Mitchell discusses his establishment of the Dance Theatre of Harlem and the impact it has had on the world of dance, music, and theatre.

Notes on the story, characters, music, and choreography of "The Nutcracker" ballet.

This site provides a short biography of Degas (1834-1917 CE) plus digital images of some of his famous paintings.

An online story for beginning readers about Peter Tchaikovsky, and two ballet dances that are based on his music. A short biography of Tchaikovsky is also found here.

This presentation from the Carson-Janson Fine Art Association provides a list of Degas paintings in thumbnail format. Includes a link to his biography.

A broad selection of images featuring ballets russes can be found on this site by Picture Australia. By clicking on individual images you'll find high quality photographs as well as a brief description.

A study of the physical principles behind pointe dancing is necessary in order to improve dancers' technique as well as to fully appreciate the art of ballet. Learn about parts of a toe shoe, types of toe shoes, how dancers maintain...

A short video of Evelyn Cisneros dancing through a sequence of changing roles. The clip gives viewers a sense of Cisneros's artistic range and is from the opening sequence of a documentary about her career. The documentary was produced...

An image of Margot Fonteyn.

At this site from the John F. Kennedy Center you can read about the life and accomplishments of American choreographer, Alvin Ailey.

A thorough description of a career as a dancer. Information includes tasks and duties, personal requirements, how to enter the job market, working condition, employment conditions, and statistics in current job market. A personal profile...

This ibiblio.org page provides an introspective look into the story behind Degas' dancer paintings. Also includes a gallery of such paintings as "The Dancing Class."

This ibiblio.org page provides an introspective look into the story behind Degas' dancer paintings. Also includes a gallery of such paintings as "The Dancing Class."

This ibiblio.org page provides an introspective look into the story behind Degas' dancer paintings. Also includes a gallery of such paintings as "The Dancing Class."

This ibiblio.org page provides an introspective look into the story behind Degas' dancer paintings. Also includes a gallery of such paintings as "The Dancing Class."

This ibiblio.org page provides an introspective look into the story behind Degas' dancer paintings. Also includes a gallery of such paintings as "The Dancing Class."