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  1. Alegria- The Mexican Folklórico Home Page
  2. B-Boying - History of breakdancing.
  3. Bharata Natyam Dance - Articles about this dance form from Dr. Francis Barboza.
  4. Breakdance.com- Explains difficult techniques with videos.
  5. A Brief History of Square and Round Dancing - Learn how this very American style of dancing has its roots all the way back to Rome.
  6. Bugs Bunny as the Hillbilly Hare - Script from a square dance sequence in a Bugs Bunny cartoon.
  7. Cajun/Zydeco Music & Dance- "The Grand-Daddy of the Cajun & Zydeco Music and Dance WEB with important links to other major associated WEB pages throughout the country."
  8. A Child's Book for Learning 16 Rhythmic Dance Steps - Learn these dance steps from the pictures and directions, then practice the simple dances. Online in Dutch, English, French, German and Spanish.
  9. Circle Dance Using Rhythmic Motor Skills and Songs- A group dance with singing for ages 4 and older to learn how to move in patterns, concentrate and cooperate.
  10. Contra Dancing and Matrices - Illustrated article explaining how contra dance patterns and rhythms are formed.
  11. "Csodaköször?" Children Folkdance Group- This is the official hompage of the "Csodaköször?" Children Folkdance Group from Sárospatak, Hungary. Site in English and Hungarian.
  12. CyberDance: Ballet on the Net- "This is a collection of over 3,500 links to classical ballet and modern dance resources on the Internet."
  13. Dance Audition Survival Tips - Describes how to prepare for and what to do at the audition.
  14. Dance Kids of Monterey County - Youth performing arts organization for ages 5 to 18 in Monterey County, California.
  15. Dance Meditation for Children and Teens at BellaOnline - Stretching exercises, expressive dancing, and a time for rest, relaxation and quiet time.
  16. Dance Net- "Swing Dancing in Boston and New England."
  17. Dance Nova Scotia (DANS) - Information and resources about various dance forms in Nova Scotia.
  18. Dance the Dream - Dance site by a 13-year-old with tips, help, pictures, message board, polls, funny things, and everything about dancing.
  19. Dance-Kids.org- Features games, pictures, stories, and competitions for kids who love to dance.
  20. Dancescape- "Internet Information Centre to Competitive Ballroom Dancing & Dance Sport."
  21. Dance USA- "A non profit organization for professional dance, seeks to advance the art form of dance by addressing the needs, concerns and interests of professional dance."
  22. Ed Gilmore's Caller Instructor Course - A history piece of a square dance caller's instructor course by a nationally renowned square dance caller, written in 1949.
  23. Let's Dance Latin Style - Learn about different Latin dances and their origins.
  24. Line Dance Fun- "San Francisco Bay Area Line Dance Clubs, dancers and choreographers."
  25. Louise Brooks Studies: A Denishawn Image Gallery - Photographs of modern American dance from the 1920s.
  26. Medha Hari - Bharatanatyam Dancer - Child prodigy in Classical Indian Dance. Site includes photos, video clips, contact information.
  27. N2Arts - An online community and magazine for teens and young adults who are interested and involved in the performing and fine arts.
  28. Peak Invitational Dance Competition - Based in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, and traveling all over Canada.
  29. Recreational Folk Dancing - Instructions for performing folk dances from many countries, and an index of books, music and costumes.
  30. Repertory Dance Theatre Ringmasters - Includes stories, puzzles and games designed to teach children about dance, theater and the performing arts.
  31. Rock Eisteddfod Challenge - Dance challenge in the USA, UK, Australia and New Zealand focuses on healthy, drug free participation of all students. [flash required]
  32. Ruth St. Denis (1879-1968) - An article on the career of the first dancer who successfully combined theatrical and concert dance traditions.
  33. Square Dance History in the U.S. - History of an American dance style.
  34. Young-dancers.org - Dance site for teenagers featuring interviews with dance stars, galleries of photos, games, quizzes, competitions, e-cards and career advice.
  35. Youth America Grand Prix (YAGP) - Official site of this American dance competition for ages 8 to 19 years old.

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