Alvin Ailey
by Pinkney, Andrea Davis, Illus. Pinkney, Brian
Describes the life, dancing and choreography of Alvin Ailey, who created his own modern dance company to explore the African-American experience.

Dance
by Jones, Bill T. and Kuklin, Susan
Jones the dancer comes alive on the page and in the simple text.

The Paper Crane
by Bang, Molly, Illus. Bang, Molly
A crane made of paper dances and brings good luck to a kind family.

My Mama Had a Dancing Heart
by Gray, Libba Moore
Her mama would say, "Bless the world, it feels like a tip-tapping, song-singing, finger-snapping kind of day. Let's celebrate!" And off they would dance.

The Dancer
by Burstein, Fred
The sights and sounds of a city neighborhood are related in English, Spanish, and Japanese, as a little girl and her father walk to dance class.

Five Live Bongos
by Lyon, George Ella, Illus. Rogers, Jacqueline
"CRASH BANG ARTICHOKE! WIPPA ZIPPA ZAND! Dance to the music of the Found Sound Band/1"

Jesse Bear, What Will You Wear
by Carlstrom, Nancy White
Jesse Bear dances through the day with stars in his eyes, with dreams in his head.

Color Dance
by Jonas, Ann
Both children and dance come alive with swirling capes and blending colors.

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