Resources for Dance Teachers
Portrait of Ailey is an 8 chapter documentary about the life of choreographer Alvin Ailey. It includes teaching tips, discussion questions, handouts, and can be shared directly to Google Classroom. There are also study guides, books, and articles to deepen each learning experience
Designed for grades 9-12. Streaming Video.
Funded by Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, hosted on PBS LearningMedia
Ballet Evolved is series created by the Royal Ballet. This of it as a 15-part lecture demonstration. Hosted by former ballet mistress Ursula Hageli, this series covers changes over four centuries of ballet.
See how ballet class and pointe work has evolved. Learn about famed dancers and creators— From the court of Louis XIV to Taglioni, Elssler, Bournonville, Cecchetti, and several others.
It is a great visual introduction to ballet history.
Pointe Readiness>
The question, “When can I begin pointe” is a commonly asked question. These two trusted sources answer the question thoroughly and serve as a resource for ballet teachers who train students in pointework.
International Association of Dance Medicine and Science (IADMS)
Guidelines for Initiating Pointe Training
BY DAVID S. WEISS MD, RACHEL ANNE RIST MA AND GAYANNE GROSSMAN PT, EDM WITH THE IADMS DANCE EDUCATORS’ COMMITTEE, 2019.
The first is a research paper published by the International Association of Dance Medicine and Science.
