Dance Historical Documentaries

The Story of Dance is a documentary series that aired on PBS in 2000. It explored the history of dance from the 19th century to the present day, featuring interviews with dancers, choreographers, and historians.

Martha Graham: A Dancer's Life is a documentary film that was released in 1994. It examined the life and career of the legendary dancer and choreographer Martha Graham, featuring interviews with Graham herself, as well as with her dancers and collaborators.

The Bolshoi Ballet: A History is a documentary series that aired on PBS in 2006. It explored the history of the Bolshoi Ballet, one of the most prestigious ballet companies in the world, from its founding in 1776 to the present day.

Merce Cunningham: A Life in Dance is a documentary film that was released in 2009. It examined the life and career of the legendary dancer and choreographer Merce Cunningham, featuring interviews with Cunningham himself, as well as with his dancers and collaborators.

Tap Dance in America: A History is a documentary series that aired on PBS in 2002. It explored the history of tap dance in the United States, from its origins in the 19th century to its rise to popularity in the 20th century.

Alvin Ailey: A Dancer's Life is a documentary film that was released in 2008. It examined the life and career of the legendary dancer and choreographer Alvin Ailey, featuring interviews with Ailey himself, as well as with his dancers and collaborators.

Modern Dance in America: A History is a documentary series that aired on PBS in 2003. It explored the history of modern dance in the United States, from its origins in the early 20th century to its rise to popularity in the 1960s and 1970s.

Twyla Tharp: A Dancer's Life is a documentary film that was released in 2006. It examined the life and career of the legendary dancer and choreographer Twyla Tharp, featuring interviews with Tharp herself, as well as with her dancers and collaborators.

Jazz Dance in America: A History is a documentary series that aired on PBS in 2004. It explored the history of jazz dance in the United States, from its origins in the early 20th century to its rise to popularity in the 1940s and 1950s.

Bill T. Jones: A Dancer's Life is a documentary film that was released in 2007. It examined the life and career of the legendary dancer and choreographer Bill T. Jones, featuring interviews with Jones himself, as well as with his dancers and collaborators.

Hip Hop Dance in America: A History is a documentary series that aired on PBS in 2005. It explored the history of hip hop dance in the United States, from its origins in the 1970s to its rise to popularity in the 1980s and 1990s.

Michael Jackson: A Dancer's Life is a documentary film that was released in 2009. It examined the life and career of the legendary dancer and choreographer Michael Jackson, featuring interviews with Jackson himself, as well as with his dancers and collaborators.

Flamenco Dance in Spain: A History is a documentary series that aired on PBS in 2006. It explored the history of flamenco dance in Spain, from its origins in the 18th century to its rise to popularity in the 20th century.

Rudolf Nureyev: A Dancer's Life is a documentary film that was released in 2007. It examined the life and career of the legendary dancer and choreographer Rudolf Nureyev, featuring interviews with Nureyev himself, as well as with his dancers and collaborators.