American Academy of Achievement
Academy of Achievement: Suzanne Farrell
A biography of ballerina Suzanne Farrell, or Roberta Sue Ficker as she was known earlier in her life. She worked closely with choreographer George Balanchine, and developed a reputation as one of the greatest ballerinas in the 20th...
John F. Kennedy Center
The Kennedy Center: Arts Edge: Nureyev: The Unconquerable Will
Lesson on creative expression and dance in light of the social, cultural, and political climate in Russia.
Other
The Official Website of Misty Copeland
Learn about the background and artistic influence of ballet dancer Misty Copeland, the first African American female principal dancer for the acclaimed American Ballet Theater. The site also provides links to videos and magazine articles...
NPR: National Public Radio
Npr: Misty Copeland Achieves #Squad Goals in the Documentary 'A Ballerina's Tale'
From NPR's Code Switch, read this article about Misty Copeland, principal dancer for the American Ballet Theater, and watch a clip from the PBS documentary about her.