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George Balanchine Trust: George Balanchine

For Students 9th - 10th
A timeline of the life of world famous ballet choreographer, George Balanchine.
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Library of Congress

Loc: Today in History: December 1: Rosa Parks & Pas De Deux

For Students 9th - 10th
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...
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Lesson Plan
John F. Kennedy Center

The Kennedy Center: Lesson: Telling a Story Through Dance

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
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.
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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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National Gallery of Art

National Gallery of Art: Edgar Degas

For Students 9th - 10th
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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Website
Other

From Russia With Love

For Students 9th - 10th
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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Website
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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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Curated OER

Dimitri Rostoff as Malatesta in Francesca Da Rimini, Original Ballet Russe, 1940

For Students 9th - 10th
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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Curated OER

Anton Dolin in the Prodigal Son, Ballets Russes, Australian Tour, 1939 Picture /

For Students 9th - 10th
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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Curated OER

Kira Abricossova in Symphonie Fantastique, Ballets Russes, Ca. 1936 [Picture] /

For Students 9th - 10th
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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Article
John F. Kennedy Center

The Kennedy Center: Pas De Deux: It Takes Two

For Students 9th - 10th
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...
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CommonLit

Common Lit: Dancing Towards Dreams

For Students 3rd - 5th
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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Curated OER

Web Gallery of Art: The Ballet of the Night

For Students 11th - 12th
An image of "The Ballet of the Night", created by Henri Gissey in 1653 (Pen, wash and gouache, 280 x 410 mm).
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CGFA

Carol Gerten Fine Arts: Edgar Degas

For Students 9th - 10th
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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Website
Other

Netherlands Dance Theater

For Students 9th - 10th
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] /

For Students 9th - 10th
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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Article
Other

The Perfect Pointe: The Physics of Toe Shoes

For Students 9th - 10th
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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Curated OER

Web Gallery of Art: The Royal Ballet of the Dowager of Bilbao's Grand Ball

For Students 11th - 12th
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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Curated OER

Web Gallery of Art: The Royal Ballet of the Dowager of Bilbao's Grand Ball

For Students 11th - 12th
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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Curated OER

Web Gallery of Art: Spanish Ballet

For Students 11th - 12th
An image of "Spanish Ballet", created by Edouard Manet in 1862 (Oil on canvas, 61 x 91 cm).
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Curated OER

Web Gallery of Art: Rehearsal of a Ballet on Stage

For Students 11th - 12th
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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Curated OER

Web Gallery of Art: A Ballet Dancer in Position

For Students 11th - 12th
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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Curated OER

Web Gallery of Art: Ballet Class

For Students 11th - 12th
An image of "Ballet Class", created by Edgar Degas in 1881 (Oil on canvas, 82 x 77 cm).

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