US Department of Labor
Bureau of Labor Statistics: Dancers and Choreographers
This resource gives details about dancers and choreographers. Includes nature of the work, working conditions, training and qualifications, job outlook, earnings, and related occupations.
American Academy of Achievement
Academy of Achievement: Twyla Tharp
A biography of renowned dancer and choreographer Twyla Tharp. Includes a profile, videos, and a photo gallery.
National Women’s History Museum
National Women's History Museum: Josephine Baker
World-renowned performer, World War II spy, and activist are few of the titles used to describe Josephine Baker.
Smithsonian Institution
Smithsonian Education: Spotlight Biography Modern Dance
Biographies of famous dancers, including Katherine Dunham, dancer and choreographer. Description of dance styles and influences.
US Department of Labor
Bureau of Labor Statistics: What Interests You?
At this site from the Bureau of Labor Statistics find out about possible careers in your future by selecting a job based on what school subject you like.
PBS
Pbs: American Masters: Gene Kelly
From the PBS series, American Masters, this is the biography for American star of song and dance Gene Kelly.
Careers New Zealand
Careers New Zealand: Dancer
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...
Careers New Zealand
Careers Nz: Artistic Director
This site offers a brief description, alternative titles, and the duties and responsibilities of an artistic director.
Other
Parsons Dance Company
Profiles the dancers of the relatively new company and its primary choreographer, David Parsons, a former dancer with Paul Taylor. Offers history and video links.
Arizona State University
Arts Work: What Artists Do
Find an eclectic list of arts-related careers--from book illustrator to puppeteer--with short write-ups in which practitioners explain what their careers are like.
Other
Reel Classics: Elizabeth's Gene Kelly Page
This Reel Classics site dedicated to Gene Kelly, his film work, and music. Includes links to more information, biographical information about Kelly and dance partners, and music samples.
Other
Gotta Dance: American Rumba
This site from Gotta Dance offers an easy-to-read history of rumba.
Other
California State Univ.: Humanities and Dance Criticism
California State University provides this article by Julie Van Camp. The site discusses the problems with dance criticism and possible solutions.
John F. Kennedy Center
The Kennedy Center: Arts Edge: Dana Tai Soon Burgess, on the Path to Dance
Burgess talks about his experiences blending Eastern and Western aesthetics in dance. He also gives some advice on getting into dance.
Smithsonian Institution
Smithsonian American Art Museum: Elie Nadelman
Elie Nadelman is profiled at this site in a format that begins with a brief biographical sketch of his life. His works are then listed by appearance in the museum's database. Each work is presented in thumbnail format with brief...
Other
Careerwise Education: Dancers
A seven-part look at dancing as a career. Includes an overview of the occupations, typical activities, skill set, preparation, wages, job outlook, and a career video.
Other
International Tap Association: Contemporary Leaders
A list of current working tap dancers and their biographies along with lots of other information about tap dancing today.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Biography for Kids: Michael Jackson
Kids learn about the biography of Michael Jackson including his childhood, the Jackson 5, going solo, the best selling album Thriller, and fame on this site.
Other
Off Jazz: Matt Mattox Photograph
Single black and white photograph of jazz dancer Matt Mattox dancing.
Curated OER
Clip Art by Phillip Martin: Mexican Woman in Color Dress
Cartoon illustration of a Mexican woman, dancing, at a fiesta.