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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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Website
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.