dancers

Examines the life of Martha Graham, acclaimed as the creator of classic modern dance, and features new and previously published interviews with dancers, teachers, choreographers, and actors, who were influenced by Graham's theories and techniques.

The story of Judith Jamison, from her early years in Philadelphia to her success with the prominent Alvin Ailey Dance Company.

Studies the life and achievements of the African-American dancer and choreographer.

A phonics-based nonfiction book for level-one beginning readers, providing information about the practice involved in becoming a dancer. Presented in large print with a word list review.

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 biography of Martha Graham, one of the most influential and successful artists in the world of modern dance.

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.".

The biography of Alvin Ailey, dancer, actor, choreographer, and founder and director of the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater; who overcame economic barrier to bring the magic of dance to children and adults who had never been to a dance performance.

Narrates the story of how a young dancer from rural China was admitted to the prestigious Beijing Dance Academy and through hard work and perserverance went on to become one of the most famous dancers in China.

A biography of turn-of-the-century dancer Isadora Duncan, describing and analyzing stories about her life and theory of dance, discussing the response of American audiences to her performances, and looking at the ideological implications of her practice.