Dance: Streaming Videos

Selection of classic and contemporary feature films and documentaries based on academic viewing requirements. If you encounter any issues with viewing films, please see Criterion: Troubleshooting Tips.

Coverage includes performances of contemporary and historical, modern and traditional forms of dance. Keyword searching provides access through performer, choreographer or company name, as well as type of dance. Results can be saved as playlists with permanent URLs and used for classroom presentation or as citations in articles.

Coverage is international in focus. Keyword searching provides access through performer, choreographer or company name, as well as type of dance. Results can be saved as playlists with permanent URLs and used for classroom presentation or as citations in articles.

Content is drawn from the collection of Documentary Educational Resources, and is international in scope. Search limits includes ethnographer, geographic area, and cultural group. Useful search terms are choreographers, dance theory, myths and legends, religious rites and ceremonies. Results can be saved as playlists with permanent URLs and used for classroom presentation or as citations in articles.

Includes another 500 hours. Of special note are field recordings and previously unpublished footage. Search limits includes ethnographer, geographic area, and cultural group. Useful search terms are choreographers, dance theory, myths and legends, religious rites and ceremonies. Results can be saved as playlists with permanent URLs and used for classroom presentation or as citations in articles.

A multidisciplinary collection from well-respected educational distributors. Includes dance content from ADF Video, First Run Features, Michael Blackwood, Roland Films on Art and many others.

International survey of more than 110 innovators of contemporary dance arranged chronologically by decade, from 1811 onwards. URLs for viewing suggestions are interspersed among the entries. Also includes extensive videography.

Online access to more than 6,000 NFB productions. Includes classic documentaries, award winning animation, social issue films and artistic works. As well, the NFB website provides educational resources to support the classroom use of its productions. These include study guides, chaptering and playlist options, and access to interactive productions. Faculty and TAs can take advantage of this service by registering with NFB Customer Service at info@nfb.ca

Supported and coordinated by the Maison de la Danse in Lyon, this site offers "extracts or entire dance works, documentaries, interviews with artists and dance experts, teaching resources to videodance films . . . All genres, styles and forms are represented . . . Each video is accompanied by a written description and some historical context." Contributors include "National choreography centres, festivals, producers, theatres, companies, institutions."

Curated collection of high quality performances by innovative choreographers, musicians and theatrical groups who have presented at On the Boards Theater in Seattle. Coverage is international in scope.