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.
Other
Andros on Ballet: Galina Ulanova (1910 1998)
A description of the dance career of Galina Ulanova. Discusses her training while growing up and some of her performances in later life.
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...
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.
Other
Scott Stander & Associates: Ann Miller
The movie and tap dance career of Ann Miller is given an overview in this biography. Also listed are her many awards and accomplishments.
Other
Streetswing: Bob Fosse
List of important life/career milestones in the life of dancer/choreographer Bob Fosse.
BBC
Bbc: Blast
So, you want to be a creative arts professional? This designed-for-teens website includes articles about what it takes to be a working artist, dancer, filmmaker, musician, writer, or fashion designer. Find interviews with arts...
IMDb
Internet Movie Database: Fred Astaire
The Internet Movie Database provides a "Mini biography" of Fred Astaire, his career in dance and film.
Library of Congress
Loc: Katherine Dunham Collection
This online Katherine Dunham Collection presentation makes available a selection of photographs; film and videotape excerpts from Dunham's research and performing career; and selections from the Library's Dunham Legacy Project that...
John F. Kennedy Center
The Kennedy Center: Gene Kelly
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.
Senses Of Cinema
Senses of Cinema: Dorothy Arzner
Dorothy Arzner was one of the very few women who established a name for herself as a director in the film industry of the 1920s and '30s. She is known for the film "The Wild Party" among others. Read about her many films throughout her...
South Carolina Educational Television
Kids Work! Real People: Actor
Interview [1:14] with a cast member of the stage production of Disney's "Beauty and the Beast" in which she answers questions about her job as an actor, her qualifications, and other career-related issues.
IMDb
Internet Movie Database: Fred Astaire Mini Biography
The Internet Movie Database provides a 'Mini biography' of dancer Fred Astaire, including career highlights and trivia.
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
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.
My Hero Project
My Hero: Alvin Ailey
Use this site to learn about Alvin Ailey's career as a dancer and choreographer of modern dance.
US Department of Labor
Bureau of Labor Statistics: Recreational Therapist
Learn about what it takes to earn a job as a recreational therapist. This website explains what recreational therapists do and overviews what education you need to enter this career. There are links to the American Therapeutic Recreation...
Curated OER
Shall We Dance
Visit this website for a wonderful resource on Fred Astaire. It contains a lengthy biography on the dancer, as well as a condensed version of it. Also on the site is a complete list of the films/musicals he starred in and the awards he...
PBS
Pbs American Masters: James Brown
The career of "The Godfather of soul," is highlighted in this biographical sketch from PBS. One of the greatest performers in the 20th century, James Brown influenced the direction of black cultural music and dance. View video clips of...
Georgia Humanities Council and the University of Georgia Press.
New Georgia Encyclopedia: James Brown (Ca. 1933 2006)
Hear you can find biographical information on the life and career of Grammy winning artist and Hall of Famer James Brown, who was known as the "The Godfather of Soul". He was renowned for his shouting vocal style and frenetic dancing.
Other
Reel Classics: Ginger Rogers and Fred Astaire
Photographs of Fred Astaire and Ginger Rodgers dancing (Time Magazine cover). Includes information about the film "Carefree" and career details for the dancing partners.
Other
Reel Classics: Obituary: Astaire
An obituary and tribute to dancer/actor Fred Astaire. It includes information about his life, dance partners and career.
Encyclopedia Britannica
Encyclopedia Britannica: Bill Robinson
Learn about the life and career of Bill Robinson, an American dancer of Broadway and Hollywood, best known for his dancing roles with Shirley Temple in films of the 1930s.
Curated OER
Robbins/ap
Obituary of dancer/choreographer Jerome Robbins, includes biographical information, career highlights and accomplishments, and comments from dance critcs and contemporaries.