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Frequently Asked Questions: Ballet and Modern Dance

For Students 9th - 10th
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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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Art History: Henri Matisse: Dance 1

For Students 9th - 10th
Features a comprehensive discussion by two art historians of Matisse's painting 'Dance 1', which is considered a Fauve masterpiece.
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California State University

California State Univ: Parker Robinson Dance Company

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Article from the California State University describing a dance production by the Cleo Parker Robinson Dance Company, performing the works of Donald McKayle.
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NPR: National Public Radio

Npr: Martha Graham Dancers Return to the Stage

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This 2003 story from NPR discusses the return of the Martha Graham Dance Company to the stage. It includes images of her modern dance choreography, a selection of New York Times reviews of her work, and several links at the bottom of the...
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Dance Spirit: Thirteen of the Best Tap Dancers of All Time

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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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Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Mit: The Tech: Talent and Grace Make Alvin Ailey Amazingly Enjoyable

For Students 9th - 10th
Review of a performance by the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theatre, provides information on dance style, performance aspects and choreography.
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PBS

Pbs Great Performances: A Hymn for Alvin Ailey

For Students 9th - 10th
Contains introduction, background information, artists biographies, and repertiore of the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theatre.

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