Students examine the life and contributions of choreographer and director Bob Fosse. They analyze reviews, write a review after watching one of Bob Fosse's films, and view and compare Fosse dances to current music videos.

With this timeline, learn about how the history of slavery, Jim Crow laws and other forms of racial oppression impacted the rise of jazz in America. Also highlights the achievements of women, including Viola Smith in this world of music....

This resource gives details about dancers and choreographers. Includes nature of the work, working conditions, training and qualifications, job outlook, earnings, and related occupations.

Information about the Gus Giordano Jazz Dance Company, includes company history.

The influence and importance of Jack Cole in the development of jazz dance in the theater, includes shows he choreographed.

From the PBS series, American Masters, this is the biography for the American jazz dancer and choreographer, George Balanchine.

Article about Bob Fosse musical revivals and new shows made in tribute to him, also includes information on Fosse dance style.

Online Archive of California provides a biography of choreographer Donald McKayle. The biography explains his work and contributions to dance.

List of important life/career milestones in the life of dancer/choreographer Bob Fosse.

Brief description of the purpose of the Katherine Dunham Center for Arts and Humanities, directed by dancer/choreographer Katherine Dunham.

This entry from Encyclopedia Britannica features Frankie Manning, an American dancer and choreographer born May 26, 1914, Jacksonville, Fla.

This site is provided for by America's Library. Most of the dance that is seen today in music videos and dance clubs came from a man who lived more that 80 years ago. Learn more about this dance legend at this site from the Library of...

This page describes Spectrum Dance Theater, company history, its mission, initiatives, and core values.

Kennedy Center Past Honorees provides a nice, concise biography on the life and career of Gene Kelly. Details of the article include information on his achievements in TV and film, dance, choreography, and directing.