This 2003 story from NPR discusses the return of the Martha Graham Dance Company to the stage. It includes images of her modern dance choreography, a selection of New York Times reviews of her work, and several links at the bottom of the...

In this lesson, portraits provide inspiration for students to create character descriptions. Then, basic dance techniques are used to express the traits, motivations, and feelings of the characters as students work collaboratively to...

Suggested activities and resources for teaching a high school dance program centered around dance as performance and choreography.

This site discusses computer-generated music and the choreography of dance. Also provides information about the modeling of complex motion, digital productions and choreography.

A great biography on the life of dancer/choreographer Katherine Dunham gives information on her childhood, her achievements in dance and choreography, and her life after retiring from the dance world.

These activities will allow young scholars to become explorers and travel across the United States to encounter a variety of land forms. Students will create a story about their trek and then create choreography to match the sequence...

After his personal training in Europe, George Balanchine made history in the United States with his innovative contributions to the art of ballet choreography. His story and creation of the NYC Ballet are featured in his biography.

This site begins with a detailed description of music in Ancient Egypt. Scroll down the page to find information on ancient Egyptian dancing. Although little is known about the subject, this site provides a good amount of insight. The...

View the online exhibit featuring photographs, documents--opening night telegraphs, letters, notes by Jerome Robbins and Leonard Bernstein, set designs--and other items such as posters, DVD covers, and a pair of slippers worn in the...

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

Review of a performance by the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theatre, provides information on dance style, performance aspects and choreography.

Kennedy Center Past Honorees provides a nice, concise biography on the life and career of Gene Kelly. Details of the article include information on his achievements in TV and film, dance, choreography, and directing.

A biography of famed ballet choreography, George Balanchine, and a collection of his accomplishments.

In this lesson plan, students will move and generate choreography to understand different states of matter.

Second graders will interpret data on graphs and then use the information to explore dance composition and the form and order of created choreography.

Substantive essay on the evolution of ballet as an art and theater form. Includes information on specific composers and performers.

Russian born George Balanchine, renown ballet choreographer in America during the twentieth century, is profiled in a thorough biography featuring his repertoire of accomplishments.

For anyone who loves dance, this is the place to be. Look at pictures, learn new moves, read dance quotes, and more!

A description of the dance Revelations, choreographed by Alvin Ailey. The dance was first performed on January 31, 1960, and made Ailey an overnight sensation in the dance world. Includes video and photographs, as well as links to videos...

Description and information about works in the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theatre repertory.

From the US Army conducting and directing parades to smashing success on Broadway, Busby Berkeley was one of the greatest choreographers in the U.S. Read his brief biography and get a large list of his many works.

This page describes Spectrum Dance Theater, company history, its mission, initiatives, and core values.

This site is provided for by America's Library. Most of the dance that is seen today in music videos and dance clubs came from a man who lived more that 80 years ago. Learn more about this dance legend at this site from the Library of...

This entry from Encyclopedia Britannica features the Temptations, an American vocal group noted for their smooth harmonies and intricate choreography. Recording primarily for Motown Records, they were among the most popular performers of...