Library of Congress
Loc: America's Story: Square Dancing
Square dancing has been part of American culture since the colonial settlers blended their varied traditions together. Contains historic photos, and an audio track of "Gents Go Center." Requires RealPlayer.
Utah Education Network
Uen: Line Dancing the Kindergarten Way!
As an extension to the book Me Too, Woody! A Step-Into-Reading, Step 1 by R.H. Disney via Heidi Kilgras, students will learn how to line dance. Students will listen to "You've Got a Friend in Me" from Toy Story and learn corresponding...
Library of Congress
Loc: An Overview of Western Social Dance
This resource presents a comprehensive and in-depth collection on the history of Western social dance from the late Middle Ages onward. Readers will find images of historical dance instruction manuals, historical information on the...
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).
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Imperial Society of Teachers of Dancing: Dance Kids
A site dedicated to dance topics made specifically for kids who love dance. Loads of activities, stories, and pictures.
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Dance Teacher Magazine
This is the online site of Dance Teacher Magazine, which provides information, assistance, and ideas for professionals with careers as dance teachers.
Library of Congress
Loc: Transition From Renaissance Dance to Baroque Dance
Overview of dance in the Renaissance and Baroque periods. It includes the changes dance forms underwent, description of English Country Dance.
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Cambridge Univ. English Country Dance Club: Elements of English Country Dance
A glossary of terms assocated with English country dances.
Library of Congress
Loc: An American Ballroom Companion:dance Instruction Manuals (1490 1920)
The Library of Congress has over 200 original dance manuals from 1490 to 1920. This resource includes essays and treatises on etiquette, dance theory and history, theatrical dance, music for the dance, and more.
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Asia Society: Gamelan Dharma Swara: Balinese Dance and Music
Video performance of a gamelan orchestra and dancers showcases Balinese music and dance. [3:45] Accompanying program notes provide useful background information on the significance of gamelan to Balinese culture. A second video...
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Native Dance
A wealth of material for students, teachers, and scholars researching native dance: interviews, articles, an image database, downloadable resource kits, and video footage.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Dance
Dance shows a tribal dance and accopmanying music and asks the student to answer the question What would happen if you expressed yourself this way in our society?
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Dance Theatre of Harlem
Learn about the Dance Theatre of Harlem is this segment from A Walk Through Harlem.
Science Buddies
Science Buddies: Dance Mania: Build Your Own Dance Pad!
The objective of this electricity and electronics science fair project is to build a dance pad that flashes lights when you step on it.
PBS
Pbs Kids: Design Squad: Build: Dance Pad Mania
This challenge is to build a dance pad that sounds a buzzer or flashes a light when you dance on it.
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Joy2 Learn Foundation: Dancing With Gregory Hines
Explore the world of tap dancing with dancer Gregory Hines. Through video presentations, you'll learn about the history of tap and its techniques. There is also video footage of early famous tap dancers.
Read Works
Read Works: Passages: "Dancing Ganesha"
[Free Registration/Login Required] The passage "Dancing Ganesha" from the Philadelphia Museum of Art, focuses on a sculpture of Ganesha, a beloved Hindu god who is believed to bring good fortune and success in all daily activities. A...
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Ballroom dancers.com: Learn the Dance
This site contains information on the history and styles of ballroom dances. Find the type of dance you're interested in and the site will provide an overview, syllabus, featured steps, and even music.
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Musee D'orsay: Auguste Renoir, Dance at Le Moulin De La Galette
From the Musee d'Orsay in Paris, this is an image, description and explanation with an accompanying link to other facts about the French Impressionist painting "Dance at Le Moulin de la Galette" by Auguste Renoir.
John F. Kennedy Center
The Kennedy Center: Social Dances for Upper Elementary
Teach your students some dance steps to help their coordination and cognitive abilities. Step patterns and music suggestions are included in this lesson from ARTSEDGE.
Library of Congress
Loc: America's Story: Early Break Dancing
From the Library of Congress America's Story series, find how closely break dancing and gymnastics are related as well as other facts about this dance and cultural expression.
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Mit: Open Course Ware: Dance Theory and Composition
This resource provides information and sources that discuss the elements of dance.
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World Arts West: People Like Me: Dance Styles
This site creates a sort of Online Encyclopedia of World Dance which encompasses varying dance styles and dance cultures from around the world. Each dance style is linked to further information and dance move depictions.
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Western Square Dancing: Square Dance History in the u.s.
This site contains the history of square dancing and the progression of the fad across the country.
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