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Finding Videos
Looking for dance videos? You can use the same strategies to find videos as you used to find books. The Library's Media Collection is located on the second floor of the Library. Dance videos can be found in the GV1580 - 1799.4 section of the Media Collection.
Browse Streaming Videos
You may access Films on Demand's dance videos for a collection of streaming videos.
Selected Video Titles
The following videos are a selection of those held in our collection. These titles may be found on the second floor in the Media Collection, and check out for two weeks.
Alvin Ailey: An Evening with the American Dance TheatreCall Number: MEDIA GV1790.A42 G75 2015Four short compositions performed by the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater.
Argentina by Call Number: MEDIA GR133.A7 A74 2016Three-time Academy Award nominee Carlos Saura's latest foray into the music of Argentina explores the heart of traditional Argentine folklore and its stunning musical heritage, from traditional styles to modern dance.
A Ballerina's TaleCall Number: MEDIA GV1790 .B35 2016Iconic ballerina Misty Copeland made history when she became the first African-American woman to be named principal dancer of the legendary American Ballet Theater. Get the incredible, behind-the-scenes story of how she overcame outmoded ballet culture stereotypes and near career-ending injuries to become one of the most revered dancers of her generation.
The Dance GoodbyeCall Number: MEDIA GV1785.A84 D36 2015What is life like for a dancer when they can no longer dance? Inspired by the life of Merrill Ashley's departure from the New York City Ballet as an acclaimed principal dancer, this captures the poignancy of this life turning point.
Dance on ScreenCall Number: MEDIA GV1779 .D34 2013In this revelatory new documentary, director Reiner E. Moritz poses the question: How has the media influenced dance in the twentieth century and vice versa? Over this period an extensive archive of beautiful choreography, performed by the finest dancers has accumulated on film and television, resulting in a major dispersion of dance through the media.
Dancing in the Light: Six Dances by African-American ChoreographersCall Number: MEDIA GV1624.7.A34 A44 2007This is an one-hour modern dance television program showcasing 6 historic dance compositions by African American choreographers. All of the dances were originally recorded for the Emmy Award-winning series Free to Dance, a three-hour documentary that aired on PBS in 2001 as part of the Great Performances: Dance in America series.
Getting Your Kicks! A Beginners Guide to ChoreographyCall Number: MEDIA GV1782.5 .G488 2006An incomparable resource for creating an endless number of choreographic combinations.
The Heritage of Chinese Culture and DanceCall Number: MEDIA GV1691 .C54 2016With beautiful sights and sounds, this program provides a rare glimpse into Chinese culture through the introduction of seven representative dance forms. It traces the historical and geographical roots of the dance traditions in China, and looks into what inspires people to create dance, how contemporary artists breathe new life into the dance traditions, as well as the distinguishing features and techniques of each dance form.
The History of Modern DanceCall Number: MEDIA GV1783 .H57 2008Includes interviews, archival photographs, and footage of dance rehearsals and performances to explore the history of 20th century dance. Features discussion of topics such as shoeless dancing in ballet, the Graham technique, the contributions of the African and Caribbean movements, the use of technology, the role of academia, and more.
How to Dance Through TimeCall Number: MEDIA GV1746.H69 2003Teaches viewers a variety of social dances. Dance historian Carol Téten narrates the steps and provides a historical overview of each dance. Professional dancers from Dance Through Time perform the dances with authentic music and fashions from each era.
Martha Graham: Dance on FilmCall Number: MEDIA GV1785.G7 M37 2007One of the great artistic forces of the twentieth century, performer, choreographer, and teacher Martha Graham influenced dance worldwide. Criterion presents a sampling of her stunning craft, all collaborations with television arts-programming pioneer Nathan Kroll.
New York City Ballet: The Complete Workout 1 & 2Call Number: MEDIA GV505 .N49 2006Demonstrates abdominal and lower body exercises and stretches developed by Peter Martins and the New York City Ballet company and finishes with a short ballet routine that doubles as a cardiovascular workout.
PS Dance: Dance Education in Public SchoolsCall Number: MEDIA GV1799 .P83 2015New documentary that captures what happens when five NYC public schools students add dance to their daily studies.
Tap WorldCall Number: MEDIA GV1794 .T57 2015Tap World is an award-winning feature-length documentary starring the most cutting-edge tap dancers from across the globe.
