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George Balanchine Trust: George Balanchine
A timeline of the life of world famous ballet choreographer, George Balanchine.
Library of Congress
Loc: Today in History: December 1: Rosa Parks & Pas De Deux
Two important events in U.S. history are described here. The first looks at Rosa Parks with quotes from Parks herself. The second looks at the New York City Ballet and the collaboration between Russian composer Igor Stravinsky and...
John F. Kennedy Center
The Kennedy Center: Lesson: Telling a Story Through Dance
In this lesson plan from ArtsEdge, students focus on the ballet, "Nutcracker," while learning about storytelling through dance and movement. Provides assessment criteria, a list of sources and links to use for references.
John F. Kennedy Center
The Kennedy Center: Arts Edge: Nureyev: The Unconquerable Will
Lesson on creative expression and dance in light of the social, cultural, and political climate in Russia.
National Gallery of Art
National Gallery of Art: Edgar Degas
This National Gallery of Art site contains information about the life of Edgar Degas as well as a large array of his works. The numerous images are worth the visit!
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From Russia With Love
Contains history of Ballets Russes production designs and costumes, as well as production history, and information about Sergei Diaghilev and other artists.
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The Official Website of Misty Copeland
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...
NPR: National Public Radio
Npr: Misty Copeland Achieves #Squad Goals in the Documentary 'A Ballerina's Tale'
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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Dimitri Rostoff as Malatesta in Francesca Da Rimini, Original Ballet Russe, 1940
A broad selection of images featuring ballets russes can be found on this site by Picture Australia. By clicking on individual images you'll find high quality photographs as well as a brief description.
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Anton Dolin in the Prodigal Son, Ballets Russes, Australian Tour, 1939 Picture /
A broad selection of images featuring ballets russes can be found on this site by Picture Australia. By clicking on individual images you'll find high quality photographs as well as a brief description.
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Kira Abricossova in Symphonie Fantastique, Ballets Russes, Ca. 1936 [Picture] /
A broad selection of images featuring ballets russes can be found on this site by Picture Australia. By clicking on individual images you'll find high quality photographs as well as a brief description.
John F. Kennedy Center
The Kennedy Center: Pas De Deux: It Takes Two
In ballet, a pas de deux is a dance duet in which two dancers perform ballet steps together. But the pas de deux is not just a dance of love. Let's explore examples of the "love dance" in three ballets: Romeo and Juliet, Swan Lake, and...
CommonLit
Common Lit: Dancing Towards Dreams
CommonLit.org is a wonderful resource to use in a Language Arts classroom. Each story or article is accompanied by guided reading questions, assessment questions, and discussion questions. In addition, students can click on words to see...
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Web Gallery of Art: The Ballet of the Night
An image of "The Ballet of the Night", created by Henri Gissey in 1653 (Pen, wash and gouache, 280 x 410 mm).
CGFA
Carol Gerten Fine Arts: Edgar Degas
This presentation from the Carson-Janson Fine Art Association provides a list of Degas paintings in thumbnail format. Includes a link to his biography.
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Netherlands Dance Theater
This site offers information on the unique Holland-based modern dance company and its primary choreographer, Jiri Kylian.
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David Lichine in L'apres Midi D'un Faune, 1940 [Picture] /
A broad selection of images featuring ballets russes can be found on this site by Picture Australia. By clicking on individual images you'll find high quality photographs as well as a brief description.
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The Perfect Pointe: The Physics of Toe Shoes
A study of the physical principles behind pointe dancing is necessary in order to improve dancers' technique as well as to fully appreciate the art of ballet. Learn about parts of a toe shoe, types of toe shoes, how dancers maintain...
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Web Gallery of Art: The Royal Ballet of the Dowager of Bilbao's Grand Ball
An image of "The Royal Ballet of the Dowager of Bilbao's Grand Ball", created by Daniel Rabel in 1626 (Pen and black ink, watercolour, 287 x 440 mm).
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Web Gallery of Art: The Royal Ballet of the Dowager of Bilbao's Grand Ball
An image of "The Royal Ballet of the Dowager of Bilbao's Grand Ball", created by Daniel Rabel in 1626 (Pen and black ink, watercolour, 287 x 440 mm).
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Web Gallery of Art: Spanish Ballet
An image of "Spanish Ballet", created by Edouard Manet in 1862 (Oil on canvas, 61 x 91 cm).
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Web Gallery of Art: Rehearsal of a Ballet on Stage
An image of "Rehearsal of a Ballet on Stage", created by Edgar Degas in 1874 (Oil on canvas, 65 x 81 cm).
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Web Gallery of Art: A Ballet Dancer in Position
An image of "A Ballet Dancer in Position", created by Edgar Degas in 1874 (Pencil with crayon and white chalk on paper, 410 x 285 mm).
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Web Gallery of Art: Ballet Class
An image of "Ballet Class", created by Edgar Degas in 1881 (Oil on canvas, 82 x 77 cm).
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