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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Appreciating the Men of Ballet from Dance in America: Born to be Wild: The Leading Men of the American Ballet Theatre

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students examine the role of men in the American Ballet Theatre. In this ballet lesson, students watch segments of the Great Performances video "Dance in America: Born to be Wild: The Leading Men of the American Ballet Theatre." Students...
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Website
Other

American Ballet Theater: Homepage

For Students 9th - 10th
Official site of one of the United States' largest and oldest classical ballet companies. Includes repertory and performance information as well as photos and biographies of the dancers. A ballet dictionary with videos and photos...
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Article
PBS

Pbs Great Performances: A Hymn for Alvin Ailey

For Students 9th - 10th
Contains introduction, background information, artists biographies, and repertiore of the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theatre.
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Website
John F. Kennedy Center

The Kennedy Center: Alvin Ailey

For Students 9th - 10th
At this site from the John F. Kennedy Center you can read about the life and accomplishments of American choreographer, Alvin Ailey.