Logo of America Through Dance (ATD) with red stripes, blue stars, and blue text.

This is how a nation moves.

Welcome to America Through Dance (ATD). Our website is a resource hub for students, teachers, dancers, activists, and members of the general public who are interested in how dance intersects with U.S. history, politics, and culture. We believe that dance is a powerful and expressive tool for understanding the past, navigating the present, and imagining a future that is more inclusive, kind, and just.

Photo of America Through Dance (ATD) founder Madeline Peoples, smiling.

Madeline Peoples is the Founder and Executive Editor of America Through Dance. She began dancing at age two, and has performed works in ballet, modern, contemporary, jazz, tap, and musical theater dance styles.