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PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Dance Theatre of Harlem

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about the Dance Theatre of Harlem is this segment from A Walk Through Harlem.
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American Ballet Theater: Homepage

For Students 9th - 10th
Official site of one of the United States' largest and oldest classical ballet companies. Includes repertory and performance information as well as photos and biographies of the dancers. A ballet dictionary with videos and photos...
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John F. Kennedy Center

The Kennedy Center: Arts Edge: Learning to Perform the Dances of Martha Graham

For Students 9th - 10th
The newest member of the Martha Graham Dance Company shares her experiences with you. Peek inside her virtual locker to read journals and watch video clips as she learns her new roles.
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Houston Ballet

For Students 9th - 10th
The Houston Ballet's website profiles the classical company's leading dancers and offers information on its current season. Also provides history and information on The Houston Ballet Academy.
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Les Grands Ballets Canadiens De Montreal

For Students 9th - 10th
Site offers general information on this contemporary ballet company: biographies and pictures of the dancers, season information, and history.
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Other

The Joffrey Ballet of Chicago

For Students 9th - 10th
This site gives biographical information on the dancers and staff of the company, including its founders: Robert Joffrey and Gerald Arpino. Details touring and performance schedules as well.
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Other

Paul Taylor Dance Company

For Students 9th - 10th
This site profiles the American choreographer Paul Taylor and gives an overview of his company's dancers and all of his works.
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Other

Netherlands Dance Theater

For Students 9th - 10th
This site offers information on the unique Holland-based modern dance company and its primary choreographer, Jiri Kylian.
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Boston Ballet: Homepage

For Students 9th - 10th
Official site of one of the top ballet companies in the United States. Profiles dancers and staff, includes season and background information as well as photo galleries.
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Other

Miami City Ballet

For Students 9th - 10th
Official site of the Miami City Ballet listing repertoire, performances, and the roster of dancers.
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Other

Pacific Northwest Ballet

For Students 9th - 10th
Site details performance and program schedule of the Seattle based company. Includes photo gallery and biographies of the dancers and artistic staff.
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Other

Parsons Dance Company

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
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NPR: National Public Radio

Npr: Martha Graham Dancers Return to the Stage

For Students 9th - 10th
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...
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The National Ballet of Canada: Homepage

For Students 9th - 10th
Official site which lists programs for the current season, biographies of the dancers and photographs-onstage and off.
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Mark Morris Dance Group

For Students 9th - 10th
Biographical information about Mark Morris, modern dancer/choreographer, as well as company history, and dancer biographies.
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Pennsylvania Ballet

For Students 9th - 10th
General information on the Philadelphia based company including performance information, history, and dancer biographies. Special "Just for Kids" section.
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Other

Ballet Companies: Your Gateways to the Ballet and Dance World

For Students 9th - 10th
Links to every ballet and dance company in the world. Pick a country and find the company you're looking for. Then check to learn more about their programs, schedules, and dancers.