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American Academy of Achievement

Academy of Achievement: Hall of Arts: Suzanne Farrell, Ballerina Extraordinair

For Students 9th - 10th
This website is devoted to Suzanne Farrell who was inducted in the Academy in 1987. This site has a profile, biography, and interview with the ballerina.
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American Academy of Achievement

Academy of Achievement: Suzanne Farrell

For Students 9th - 10th
A biography of ballerina Suzanne Farrell, or Roberta Sue Ficker as she was known earlier in her life. She worked closely with choreographer George Balanchine, and developed a reputation as one of the greatest ballerinas in the 20th...
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Lesson Plan
John F. Kennedy Center

The Kennedy Center: Arts Edge: Nureyev: The Unconquerable Will

For Students 9th - 10th
Lesson on creative expression and dance in light of the social, cultural, and political climate in Russia.
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Other

Ballet Dance Magazine: An Interview With Evelyn Cisneros

For Students 9th - 10th
An interview with Evelyn Cisneros and with the choreographer of a dance, "Lambarena," created especially for her. In it, Cisneros discusses why she started dance, her early training, and the work that went into "Lambarena."
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Other

The Official Website of Misty Copeland

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about the background and artistic influence of ballet dancer Misty Copeland, the first African American female principal dancer for the acclaimed American Ballet Theater. The site also provides links to videos and magazine articles...
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Article
NPR: National Public Radio

Npr: Misty Copeland Achieves #Squad Goals in the Documentary 'A Ballerina's Tale'

For Students 9th - 10th
From NPR's Code Switch, read this article about Misty Copeland, principal dancer for the American Ballet Theater, and watch a clip from the PBS documentary about her.
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Other

Andros on Ballet: Galina Ulanova (1910 1998)

For Students 9th - 10th
A description of the dance career of Galina Ulanova. Discusses her training while growing up and some of her performances in later life.
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John F. Kennedy Center

The Kennedy Center: Arthur Mitchell

For Students 9th - 10th
A biography on dance legend Arthur Mitchell discusses his establishment of the Dance Theatre of Harlem and the impact it has had on the world of dance, music, and theatre.
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John F. Kennedy Center

The Kennedy Center: Suzanne Farrell

For Students 9th - 10th
Presents biographical information on Cincinnati born legendary ballerina, Suzanne Farrell, a Kennedy Center honoree. Includes photos, audio and video, and links to additional resources.