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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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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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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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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Sets Steps and Ceilis: Irish Dancing
This site offers a history of set, step and Ceilis dance. Check it out!
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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.
Irelands Eye
Irelands eye.com: Irish Dance Steps
IrelandsEye.com offers excellent instructions on the Irish Dance. Seven basic steps to learn.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Shiva as Lord of the Dance (Nataraja)
The art of medieval India, like the art of medieval Europe, was primarily in the service of religion. The supple and expressive quality of the dancing Shiva is one of the touchstones of South Asian, and indeed, world sculpture. View...
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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.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Art History: Henri Matisse: Dance 1
Features a comprehensive discussion by two art historians of Matisse's painting 'Dance 1', which is considered a Fauve masterpiece.
ibiblio
Ibiblio: Scottish Step Dancing
This interesting ibiblio.org site offers information, history, stories, and more on Scottish step dancing.
California State University
California State Univ: Parker Robinson Dance Company
Article from the California State University describing a dance production by the Cleo Parker Robinson Dance Company, performing the works of Donald McKayle.
Frontiers Media
Frontier: So You Think You Can't Dance?
Believe it or not, even babies can feel the beat of a rhythm. However, science has documented the first case of a person who could not dance to the beat. His name is Mathieu, and he is an intelligent, talented - even musical - guy with...
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Dance Spirit: Thirteen of the Best Tap Dancers of All Time
While certainly not inclusive, this article not only identifies thirteen top tappers, but also offers videos of each of them. While the first few in the list would be considered early tappers, like Bill "Bojangles" Robinson, this...
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California State Univ.: Humanities and Dance Criticism
California State University provides this article by Julie Van Camp. The site discusses the problems with dance criticism and possible solutions.
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Dancing History Online: History of Ballet
Substantive essay on the evolution of ballet as an art and theater form. Includes information on specific composers and performers.
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Livestrong.com: History of Aerobic Dance
A detailed description of the history of aerobic dance, its benefits and how it can enhance a healthy lifestyle.
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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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Recreation Arts Dance: Salsa vs. Mambo
An article discussing the similarities and differences between Salsa and the Mambo, both Latin American dances. The article mainly discusses the steps of both dances, but has some information about the style and feel of the music.
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Renaissance Dance: Definition
A definition of the term "Renaissance Dance" along with details and explanation.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Eastern Shoshone: Hide Painting of the Sun Dance
Painting on animal hides is a longstanding tradition of the Great Basin and Great Plains people of the United States. Painting, in tandem with oral traditions, functioned to record history.Cotsiogo, a member of the Eastern Shoshone...
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Dancesport Uk: Cha Cha
This site describes what the Cha-cha dance is. It has a picture of two dancers and lists different dance moves, divided into three categories according to how advanced they are: bronze, silver and gold.
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History of Swing Timeline
This site reviews the history of swing dancing by decade, starting with the Roaring '20's through today.
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