Haskins, James,
Black Dance In America: A History Through It’s People
. New York: Harper Collins Publishing, 1990
Surveys the history of Black dance in America, from its beginnings with the ritual dances of slaves through tap, modern, and break dancing. It includes brief biographies of influential dancers and their companies.
Haskins, James.
About Michael Jackson
. Hillside, NJ: Enslow Publishers, 1985.
Gives a brief biography of Michael Jackson with explanations on how he integrates dance styles to create new choreography.
Hughes, Langston.
The Big . Sea
. New York—Hill and Wang, Inc., 1940.
This is Langston Hugh’s autobiography that gives wonderful detail to historic periods in Black history as well as samples of poems and what inspired them.
Maynard, Olga. Judith Jamison:
Aspects Of A Dancer
. New York: Doubleday and Company, Inc., 1982
A wonderful biography of Judith Jamison (principal dancer at Alvin Aileys) with stories of Alvin Ailey as well. Gives some detail about dance and choreography.
Shcoener, Allon.
Harlem On My Mind: Cultural Capital Of Black America 1990-1968
. New York: Random House, Inc., 1968.
Details great artists in Harlem that contributed to the Renaissance period as well as art in general. Includes bit biographies of dancers and performers from famous black musicals.
