Library of Congress
Loc: How to Read a Dance Manual
Detailed information given as to most effective way to read and use a dance manual. Includes video (requires Quicktime).
Library of Congress
Loc: The Modern Dances and How to Dance Them: The Castle Walk
This resource describes the history of a dance callled the Castle Walk, which was popular in the early 1900's. Includes information on the orgins of the dance, as well as text and images from a dance manual of the period.
Other
African American Registry: The Cakewalk, a Black Expression Through Dance
This resource presents an article on the Cakewalk, a popular dance in the early 1900s that originated with black slaves impersonating their masters.
Other
Dancing: What Is Lindy Hop?
This site answers the question, "What is Lindy Hop." It includes history and other information on the dance popularized in the 1920s.
Independence Hall Association
U.s. History: Fads and Heroes
A time of fads and hero worship, the 1920s' entertainment didn't always make sense, but it was interesting. Find out about some of the fads of the time, and who became the heroes of popular culture. Take a brief quiz about the 1920s.
Central Home
Central Home: The Rhumba Dance
If you're looking for information on the American rhumba, a popular dance of the 1930's and 40's, stop here. You can get information on the history and popularity of the dance.
Digital History
Digital History: Low Brow and Middle Brow Culture
A good overview of the popular culture in the Jazz Age. Read about the kinds of entertainment and literature enjoyed by the middle class in the 1920s.
Other
The Disco History Page
Details the history of disco music and discusses popular performers of the genre.
OpenStax
Open Stax: The Jazz Age: Redefining the Nation 1919 1929: A New Generation
Looks at the new morality that emerged in the 1920s. It changed the role of women and the perception of African Americans, the latter facilitated by the Harlem Renaissance and its impact on the music and dance of the Jazz Age. Also...
TED Talks
Ted: Ted Ed: A Tap Dancer's Craft
Tap dance, born out of the marriage of African and European dance traditions, went from extremely popular to barely existent to grand revival, all in under a century. Professional tap dancer and TED Fellow Andrew Nemr taps into the...
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
Rock & Roll Hall of Fame: Understanding Poetry of Maya Angelou Through Rap Lyric
By examining the lives and lyrics of popular, positive black female rappers such as Queen Latifah and Lauryn Hill, students can trace a direct line back to the inspirational writer and poet, Maya Angelou. Rap lyrics will help explicate...
Other
Aloha hawaii.com: Celebrating the Birth of Hula
An interesting description of the history of hula in Hawaii. Use this site to learn the origins of this ancient folk dance and how it evolved to become the most popular symbol of the state of Hawaii.
Curated OER
A Random Popular Image From Our Members Galleries Amy With Beaming Led
Discover this dance style native to New Zealand. Poi incorporates the use of swinging balls of fire to create a marvelous visual effect. Learn the history behind this unique dance form and take free on-line lessons.
Encyclopedia Britannica
Encyclopedia Britannica: Janet Jackson
This entry from Encyclopedia Britannica features Janet Jackson, an American singer and actress whose increasingly mature version of dance-pop music made her one of the most popular recording artists of the 1980s and '90s.
Other
Vaudeville Memories
Wonderful site that offers all kinds of pictures and information about the performers, the theatres, the slang, and links to other sites.
Other
Ballet Met Columbus: Ballet Notes
This page on the BalletMet Columbus site provides notes on many classical ballets. Also provides biographies on famous ballet choreographers and composers. Click on links for fun ballet games.