And They Kept on Dancing
Celebrating the language of dance, this informative Think Quest site explores folk dance, ballet, tap, jazz, and modern dance. Get a conceptual overview of the dance forms, short histories about the people who shaped these styles, and occasional bits of basic dance instruction.
The Ballroom Dance Resource
Dedicated to the promotion of ballroom dancing, this site offers a wealth of information on the sport. Check out the glossary of steps, get a technique tip, find upcoming competitions, or ask a question about anything dance-related.
The Early Moderns
Take this multi-media tutorial on the history of early modern dance in the United States. Meet some of the most important figures in American modern dance, see some of the dances they created, hear the music they worked with, and read about the cultural events that shaped their evolutions.
Great Performances
Feel the rhythm and experience the beauty of ballroom dancing with performances from 44 of the world's best ballroom and Latin dancers. Get insider interviews with the dancers, a behind-the-scenes look at the rules of compeition, and learn more about the "Burn the Floor" tour from this special PBS site
Joy2Learn
The Joy2learn foundation is dedicated to improving the visbility and importance of the arts while encouraging the innovative use of technology in education. Its website features a series of free, interactive e-presentations starring artists like Wynton Marsalis, Gregory Hines, Alan Gampel, Elizabeth Mrray, and Hector Elizondo, as well as curricular resources covering social studies, science, math, literacy, and visual and performing arts standards.
National Dance Institute
Reaching children throughout the nation, the National Dance Institute aims to use the arts to inspire kids from all backgrounds. Check out the programs of the NDI and learn about dance scholarships, new performances, and other national events.
Let's Dance Latin Style
Created by and for elementary students, Let's Dance Latin Style gives brief histories, videos, and pictures on mambo, samba, and tango.
Taking the Lead
Learn about the most common ballroom dancing steps, such as the tango, fox trot, waltz, and cha cha. Follow the online instructions and animation to start practicing basic movements, or simply read dance definitions. You can also search a database of songs for just the right tune.
Stomp
Stomp through this fun guide on one of the most successful musicals of the day. Enjoy great views of the show and take a backstage tour. Kids, be sure to check out the video and audio clips, and the percussion page made just for you.
Tap Dance Homepage
Tap into great resources offered on this Web site, such as the calendar of national and special events, list of locations where you might sign up for lessons, and an archive of film and video tap performances. Also, sign up for their newsletters to keep up to speed.
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