Students are introduced to ballroom dancing and are encouraged to continue with ballroom dancing as a lifetime activity. They are introduced to ballroom dancing to heighten their locomotor and motor skills, etiquette and social...

Learn the five basic waltz steps: box step, under arm turn, walt left box or waltz right box, hesitation step, and progressive waltz step. Teach a little about the history of the waltz and the countries from which it came: Germany and...

Students participate in a folk dance presentation. In this multi-cultural lesson, students and their families work together to learn and perform folk dances at a school sponsored festival. The teacher acts as facilitator, working with...

Young scholars explore characterization in Little Women. In this literature lesson, students participate in written analysis and research in order to explore Alcott's characterization in the novel.

Students watch a segment of the PBS Ken Burns JAZZ documentary about Buddy Bolden creating the "Big Four." They compare and contrast the rhythms of marches and jazz based on the examples in the film, and explore notation, subdivision of...

Students discuss the role Islamic culture had on the development of Flamenco music in this General Music lesson for the middle-level classroom. Resource links are provided. The lesson emphasizes the creation of group posters.

Students examine the musical styles of call and response and the blues while delving into the difficult lives of many jazz musicians. Travelling in the South was challenging for black musicians during this time and the difficulties are...

This site contains information on the history and styles of ballroom dances. Find the type of dance you're interested in and the site will provide an overview, syllabus, featured steps, and even music.

This site is dedicated to ballroom dancing. It tells about the different types of dance and gives instruction on the steps. Lots of interestng information and links.

The Library of Congress has over 200 original dance manuals from 1490 to 1920. This resource includes essays and treatises on etiquette, dance theory and history, theatrical dance, music for the dance, and more.

Visit this site for information on a variety of dance forms. It gives background information on the origination of the dances and how to perform the dances.

This site contains a listing of ballroom dance forms and the appropriate tempi in which to perform them.

Did you ever wonder how to dance the waltz? Use this site to learn some simple techniques and rhythms to help you dance the waltz.

Through a photograph investigation, students examine leisure activities of the twentieth century and answer a list of questions.

This site contains an overview and history of the waltz.

Biographical information about Fred Astaire, photos, and links to other sites.

This site has a cultural explanation in Spanish or English with a few comprehension questions about the tango. Additional links are provided for more information on this dance that originated in Buenos Aires. Great reading selection for...

Some information is given on the galop, such as its origin and how it is performed.

A supplement to a ten-part film series on jazz, this resource describes the growth and development of jazz music from the gritty streets of New Orleans to the Lincoln Gardens on Chicago's south side, where Louis Armstrong first won fame,...

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...