Articles Index

Jazz 101

Learn all about the basics of jazz dance.

What Is Modern Dance?

Modern dance is a dance style that rejects many of the strict rules of classical ballet, focusing instead on the expression of inner feelings.

Isadora Duncan

Learn all about Isadora Duncan, a pioneer in modern dance.

A dance competition allows dancers to show and compare their skills with other dancers at a similar level. A dance competition consists of several events. Each event is aimed at a specific style of dance and skill level of dancers.

'Dance Moms'

Learn all about the hit reality show 'Dance Moms.'

Ballet for Beginners

Learn the basic beginner ballet steps and techniques of ballet.

Michael Flatley

Learn all about dancer Michael Flatley, choreographer of Riverdance and Lord of the Dance.

Margot Fonteyn

Learn all about famous classical ballet dancer Margot Fonteyn.

Vaslav Nijinsky

Learn all about famous Russian ballet dancer, Vaslav Nijinsky.

All About The Nutcracker Ballet

Learn all about the popular holiday tradition, The Nutcracker.

Gillian Murphy

Learn all about famous ballet dancer Gillian Murphy.

The Nutcracker

For many people, the holidays wouldn't seem complete without attending a performance of The Nutcracker Ballet. Here is a close look at The Nutcracker, a traditional holiday favorite.

Twyla Tharp

Learn all about famous choreographer Twyla Tharp.

Gelsey Kirkland

Learn all about Gelsey Kirkland.

Tap for Beginners

Tap is an exciting form of dancing in which dancers wear special shoes equipped with metal taps. Tap dancers use their feet like drums to create rhythmic patterns and timely beats.