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A biography of the dancer, choreographer, and teacher who is generally considered to be one of America's greatest pioneers of modern dance.

Profiles the careers of nine pioneers of American modern dance, and includes many black-and-white photos.

Explores what it takes to prepare for and participate in a dance performance from the point of view of a dancer.

Angelina Ballerina and her mouseling friend Alice land in big trouble when they decide to sneak away from their babysitter and crash the grown-ups' costume ball.

Describes the life of the American ballerina and descendant of the Osage tribe.

Examines the life of American dancer and choreographer Martha Graham, discussing her youth in Pennsylvania, her training at the Denishawn School of Dance in Los Angeles, her decision to form her own company, and her pioneering development of modern dance.

A biography of the black dancer and choreographer noted for her dances drawn from African and Caribbean sources.

Kelly Kimbal lands a job as a back-up dancer for pop diva Darcy Barnes, but is soon fired by Darcy's overbearing mother until Darcy develops the courage to tell her mother off and bring Kelly back into the show.

Tells the life story of American choreographer Twyla Tharp, describes her major works, and includes a glossary and further reading list.

With stirring verse and vivid illustrations, tells the life of legendary performer and civil rights advocate Josephine Baker.

Born as a ward of the state of Maine, Victoria Rowell's mother was a blueblood and her father was an unknown African American.

The life and accomplishments of the choreographer, dancer, and author best known for the ballets she created on American themes and for the choreography of the musical "Oklahoma.

Rich illustrations fill this biography of early-twentieth-century American dancer Isadora Duncan, which describes her humble childhood, her innovations in dance, and her tragic death.

A biography of dancer and choreographer Martha Graham, who formed her own modern dance company and danced up to the age of seventy-four.

A phonics-based nonfiction book for level-one beginning readers, providing information about the practice involved in becoming a dancer.