The Best Dance, Theatre & Circus Documentaries

Art, Music & Design - 10 free documentaries about dance, theatre & circus.

Start with Exploring the Magic of India with David Blaine (41 min, National Geographic), then Magic in Brazil (44 min, National Geographic). All 10 documentaries here are free to watch from their makers' official uploads. To read deeper, the top-rated book on dance, theatre & circus is Born Standing Up by Steve Martin.

• Exploring the Magic of India with David Blaine | Do Not Attempt (41 min, National Geographic)
• Magic in Brazil | David Blaine Do Not Attempt (44 min, National Geographic)
• The Importance of Dancing like an Idiot (9 min, The School of Life)
• How to become a respected ballet dancer (21 min, DW Documentary)
• Curator's Introduction | Poussin and the Dance | National Gallery (41 min, The National Gallery)
• A live dance performance in the National Gallery | National Gallery (19 min, The National Gallery)
• BSL interpretation: Curator's Introduction | Poussin and the Dance | National Gallery (41 min, The National Gallery)
• Raised By Krump (22 min, Maceo Frost)
• Keep Dancing (21 min, Greg Vander Veer)
• RAGING BULLS (27 min, TOM GUEST)

Top-Rated Books About Dance, Theatre & Circus

1. Born Standing Up by Steve Martin (4/5) - View on Amazon
2. Act One by Moss Hart - View on Amazon
3. Yes Please by Amy Poehler (3.6/5) - View on Amazon
4. Bossypants by Tina Fey (3.6/5) - View on Amazon