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Explores the dance traditions of African-Americans, from their origins in the expressive dances that the slaves brought from Africa through the development of jazz and tap to modern dance and ballet.

Tanya wants to dance in toe shoes the way her sister does.

When Angelina does not get the star role in the Christmas dance recital, she becomes upset and quits the show, but when one of the performers is injured she suddenly sees the importance of doing the role given her to her best ability.

Describes companies that have a major influence on American dance today and takes a look at the lives of the dancers.

Profiles ten influential and dedicated dancers and choreographers who worked in America, including Martha Graham, Fred Astaire, and Mikhail Baryshnikov.

Presents transcripts of interviews with seven celebrated dancers and choreographers in which they provide insights into their philosophies and practice of their art.

Describes the life of the modern dancer who created a spontaneous, free-form dance style accompanied by literary readings and non-dance music.

A biography of Katherine Dunham, emphasizing her childhood, her love of anthropology and dance, and the creation of her unique dance style.

Presents the biography of twentieth-century dancer and choreographer, Alvin Ailey and profiles his early childhood in Texas and his contribution to African American history and culture through dance.

Profiles the careers of sixteen dancers, including ballerina Gillian Murphy, modern dancer David Leventhal, Broadway performer Jamal Story, and others.

Traces the life and journey of Zhongmei Lei, whose name means Faithful Plum, from her life as a poor country girl to the prestigious Beijing Dance Academy to founding her own dance company.

An illustrated biography of Mexican-born dancer Jose Limon, who moved to the United States and later became world famous as a dancer and choreographer.

Illustrations and easy-to-follow text describe Fred Astaire's humble dancing beginnings and the years he spent dancing with his sister, Adele.

A collection of poems depicting the dance of nature.

A brief biography of the woman whose unique style of dance was not readily accepted by audiences at the turn of the twentieth century.