Dance History

A stack of dance books on their side.

Spring Book Roundup: 10 New Dance Titles to Enjoy This Season

Jill Randall

Vaslav Nijinsky: Pioneer of Contemporary Ballet

Rachel Caldwell

In this black and white photo, Anna Sokolow is shown chest-up in a layered fabric top with short sleeves. Her short hair is half-pulled back, and she leans back slightly as she tilts her chin up and looks over her right shoulder.

Anna Sokolow: Choreographer for Social Justice

Rachel Caldwell

A black and white photo. Onstage, three pairs of male and female partners dance Lindy hop in various poses.

History Quiz: Frankie Manning

Rachel Straus

A black and white photo. Frankie Manning, in a white button-up with suspenders and gray pants, raises his hands playfully as he tap dances. He is shown waist-up.

Frankie Manning: Ambassador of Lindy Hop

Rachel Straus

A black and white photograph. Harold Nicholas jumps over his brother, Fayard. They wear tuxedos and tap shoes and perform in front of a stage curtain.

The Nicholas Brothers: Tap Dancing With Flash and Class

Rachel Caldwell

A black and white photo of a male Flamenco dancer, lifting his right leg and twisting his upper body with a passionate expression.

History Quiz: Antonio Gades

Rachel Straus

A black and white photo of a male and a female Flamenco dancer posing with their arms up, shown waist-up.

Antonio Gades: Legendary Spanish Dancer and Unforgettable Artist

Rachel Straus

History Quiz: Edwin Denby

Margaret Fuhrer

A man holding a paper bag walks down the street.

Edwin Denby: Iconic American dance critic

Margaret Fuhrer