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Native Peoples: Powwow 101
This article explains what a powwow is, some of its history, how native people feel about them, powwow etiquette, the music, the dances, and the regalia. (Published July-August 2004 issue)
Museum of the City of San Francisco
Museum of San Francisco: Isadora Duncan 1878 1927
This site from the Museum of San Francisco provides a biography and family background of Isadora Duncan, with stories of the family's history and involvement in the arts, as well as Duncan's upbringing.
TED Talks
Ted: Ted Ed: Music and Creativity in Ancient Greece
You think you love music? You have nothing on the Ancient Greek obsession. Every aspect of Greek life was punctuated by song: history, poetry, theater, sports and even astronomy. In fact, music was so important to Greek philosopher Plato...
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: Figure Skating
This is a great resource for fans of figure skating and those wanting to know more about the technical aspects of the sport. Read about the equipment, jumps, spins, steps, and scoring system. Also, learn about the history of the sport,...
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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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Streetswing: Rumba
Very detailed site includes a history of the dance, as well as key dancers and musicians associated with it. Easy to read charts cover films, theaters, sheet music and a variety of other things connected to the rumba.
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Brand South Africa: The a to Z of South African Culture
Presented as an ABC list of cultural features of South Africa. Each letter links to a topic, and each topic has a paragraph with a link to more in-depth, and often fascinating, information about that topic, and about the history of South...
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Chickasaw Cultural Center: The Heartbeat of a Nation
The Chickasaw Cultural Center's stated purpose is to celebrate Chickasaw history and culture. The best way to explore what it has to offer is to view the many videos (the link is at the bottom of the page) which tour the features of the...
Library of Congress
Loc: America's Story: New Mexico
"Do you believe in UFO's?" If you answered yes, check out the International UFO Museum and Research Center on this site. Look at the rich history of this state. Find out more about the cultural influences.
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Metis Nation of Ontario: Culture Symbols and Traditions
Learn about the symbols most associated with Metis culture including clothing, music, and dancing.
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The Heard Museum: Native Cultures and Art
Website of the Heard Museum of Native Cultures and Art in Phoenix, Arizona. This site offers a look at over seven decades of Native American history and art.
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...
Ibis Communications
Eye Witness to History: Massacre at Wounded Knee, 1890
This article provides information about the Massacre at Wounded Knee. Gives background information on why and how the battle happened and includes a first-hand account of what occurred at the battle from an interpreter for the Army who...
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.
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.
Curated OER
Marina Svetlova and Bob Calder
This intriguing site looks back at the women who were significant in their contributions to the field of dance in British Columbia.
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...
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Danceport: Tango
This site provides brief history of the dance and a dance school class syllabus.
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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.
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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.
Study Languages
Study Spanish: El Tango
This site has a cultural explanation in Spanish or English with a few comprehension questions about the tango. Additional links are provided for more information on this dance that originated in Buenos Aires. Great reading selection for...
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New Wave City: Home Page
A good, informative site describing New Wave music and fashion. Includes a history of New Wave City and how it has played a role in new wave music from 1977 to 1985.
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Street Swing: The Maxixe
This site gives brief information on the maxixe, including, history and steps.
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