Reference, Special Needs

 Patricia Shehan Campbell.

Autobiography of Li Cunxin, dancer from the Bejing  Dance  Academy during the Cultural Revolution in China.

Shaping Music Education from a Global Perspective by Huib Schippers.

A Guide for All Music Students by Bonnie Blanchard with Cynthia Blanchard Acree offers students a set of tools for their musical lives.

Bonnie Blanchard. Enriching Lives for Music Teachers and Having a Blast! for Music Students

Practical, teacher tested tips by Scott Watson.

Eric Jensen writes a relevant, practical book for grasping why music is vital for children’s development and learning.

Daphne Hurford.  The story of a teenage and his rites of passage as a student at the world-renowned School of American Ballet. 

Based on the inspiring true story of a Chinese peasant who beats the odds to become a world renowned ballet dancer. 

A showcase of awe-inspiring talent, tenacity and passion, Bess Kargman's documentary paints a thrilling and moving portrait of the most gifted young ballet stars of tomorrow.

Kurt Gerron, German war hero and well-loved Jewish actor, singer and director in the 1930's was sent to Terezin camp and forced to direct a propaganda film for his Nazi captors.  Also see the story behind Terezin camp.

Two transformative programs in public schools bring underprivileged children/youth together through dance.

1911 edition in digital format with enhanced navigation.