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Why Is French the Language of Ballet?
Why are so many ballet terms in French?

Which Famous Ballets Were Composed by Tchaikovsky?
Tchaikovsky wrote the music for three of the most popular ballets of all time.

What Was the First Ballet?
The first ballet was staged in the year 1581 at the French court.

Jazz Dance Movies of the 80's
Jazz dancing became a craze during the 1980s. These dance movies gave jazz dancing a tremendous boost in popularity.

History of the Charleston Dance
Learn how the Charleston dance became popular with our guide to 20th Century History, Jennifer Rosenburg.

History of Israeli Dance
Since Biblical times, the Jewish people have expressed joy through dance. Find out about the history of Israeli dance from Lisa Katz, our About.com Guide to Judaism.

History of Ballet: Easy to Read Profiles of the Histories of Ballets
Discover the history of many famous ballets from Aaron Green, our About.com Guide to Classical Music.