modern dance

Follows eight young male and female dancers over the course of a year at New York's Ailey School, examining the nature of talent, the passion required to succeed in the dance world, and the ways the coming-of-age process experienced by teenagers whose lives revolve around a talent differs from that of "normal" teens.

Examines the development of American dance through analyses of the themes, forms, and styles of movement created by choreographers in more than forty landmark dances.

Interviews with twelve American choreographers and the author's commentary examine American dance from the choreographer's point of view.

Charlie has to learn to overcome the put-downs she receives by the trendy girls in her modern dance class if she wants to perform well in the performance.

Biography of the innovative dancer who became controversial when she set up a school of dance in Moscow and married a Russian poet.

Offers a brief introduction to modern dance, tracing its history, profiling key dancers and choreographers, explaining some of its key moves, and including tips on choosing a class.