Curated OER
Beyond the Notes
Students observe as the teacher introduced themself as a talent scout for a clothing company for teenagers who is looking for a choreographer for a commercial for a new line of clothes called, "The Wrap". They work alone or in groups of...
Curated OER
Dance Production
High schoolers go through the experience of creating a dance. They use the correct vocabulary when creating the dance in writing. Students choreograph the steps needed to perform the dance in sequence. Then they perform the dance for...
Curated OER
From Broadway: Fosse
Students examine the life and contributions of choreographer and director Bob Fosse. They analyze reviews, write a review after watching one of Bob Fosse's films, and view and compare Fosse dances to current music videos.
Curated OER
Aerobics/Dance Project
High schoolers create original dances or aerobics routines in groups.
Curated OER
Courage
Students become familiar with dance vocabulary and, with their bodies, create shapes and transitional movements to depict emotions related to the theme of 'courage.' They coordinate their movements to music and critique each others'...
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The Ultimate Choreography
Eighth graders research the required elements of the short programs in men's and women's figure skating. They analyze the physical requirements of each move and relate the types of muscles, bones, and joints required to perform them.
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Province of British Columbia
British Columbia Ministry of Education: Dance 11 and 12 [Pdf]
Suggested activities and resources for teaching a high school dance program centered around dance as performance and choreography.
Other
Dancing History Online: History of Ballet
Substantive essay on the evolution of ballet as an art and theater form. Includes information on specific composers and performers.
Other
George Balanchine Foundation: George Balanchine
Russian born George Balanchine, renown ballet choreographer in America during the twentieth century, is profiled in a thorough biography featuring his repertoire of accomplishments.
Other
Young Dancers the 1st Dance Dedicated Site for Teens
For anyone who loves dance, this is the place to be. Look at pictures, learn new moves, read dance quotes, and more!
Other
Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater: Revelations
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...
Other
Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater: Repertory
Description and information about works in the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theatre repertory.
IMDb
Busby Berkeley
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.
Other
Paul Taylor Dance Company
This site profiles the American choreographer Paul Taylor and gives an overview of his company's dancers and all of his works.
PBS
Pbs: American Masters: Martha Graham Biography
From the PBS series, American Masters, this is the biography for the American modern dance innovator, Martha Graham.
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.
NPR: National Public Radio
Npr: Martha Graham Dancers Return to the Stage
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...
John F. Kennedy Center
The Kennedy Center: Agnes De Mille
This page provides a wonderful overview of the life and accomplishments of choreographer Agnes de Mille. It lists the many ballets that she choreographed throughout her life.
John F. Kennedy Center
The Kennedy Center: Katherine Dunham
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.
Black Past
Black Past: Alvin Ailey Dance Theater
This brief encyclopedia entry describes the creation and development of the dance company Alvin Ailey began. There is a link to a website that will take you to the theater's web page.
ArtsNow
Arts Now Learning: Dance Across the United States of America [Pdf]
These activities will allow students 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 generated...
Other
Conexao Danca
This site offers information about Brazilian dance, scheduled events in dance, connection of professional and amateur dancers around the country, an extensive bibliography about dance, pictures, articles and essays and a very...