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.
Yale University
Living Pictures Representing the History of Black Dance
A brief history of black dance in America, includes dance pioneers in jazz dance, ballet, and modern dance.
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Houston Ballet
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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Frequently Asked Questions: Ballet and Modern Dance
This site, in question and answer format, contains information about the history of and emergence of both ballet and modern dance.
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Les Grands Ballets Canadiens De Montreal
Site offers general information on this contemporary ballet company: biographies and pictures of the dancers, season information, and history.
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Pennsylvania Ballet
General information on the Philadelphia based company including performance information, history, and dancer biographies. Special "Just for Kids" section.
Curated OER
Sleeping Beauty Ballet Program
This intriguing site looks back at the women who were significant in their contributions to the field of dance in British Columbia.
Curated OER
Sleeping Beauty Ballet Program
This intriguing site looks back at the women who were significant in their contributions to the field of dance in British Columbia.
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From Russia With Love
Contains history of Ballets Russes production designs and costumes, as well as production history, and information about Sergei Diaghilev and other artists.
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The Nutcracker
Notes on the story, characters, music, and choreography of "The Nutcracker" ballet.