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Website
Library of Congress

Loc: America's Story: The Wonderful Waltz

For Students 9th - 10th
Did you ever wonder how to dance the waltz? Use this site to learn some simple techniques and rhythms to help you dance the waltz.
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Handout
IMDb

Internet Movie Database: Fred Astaire

For Students 9th - 10th
The Internet Movie Database provides a "Mini biography" of Fred Astaire, his career in dance and film.
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Handout
Other

Sandcastle v.i.: Fred and Ginger's Movie Magic

For Students 9th - 10th
Short biographies of Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers, their respective careers in dance and film.
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Handout
Other

Dance Tv: Waltz Introduction

For Students 9th - 10th
This site contains a brief introduction to and history of the waltz.
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Lesson Plan
Library of Congress

Loc: Twentieth Century Entertainment: When Work Is Done

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Through a photograph investigation, students examine leisure activities of the twentieth century and answer a list of questions.
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Website
Other

American Style Waltz

For Students 9th - 10th
This site contains an overview and history of the waltz.
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Handout
IMDb

Internet Movie Database: Photos for Fred Astaire

For Students 9th - 10th
This Internet Movie Database site provides photos of Fred Astaire in many different films. About 45 images are offered.
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Website
Other

Who2 Biographies: Fred Astaire Biography

For Students 9th - 10th
Biographical information about Fred Astaire, photos, and links to other sites.
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Website
Study Languages

Study Spanish: El Tango

For Students 9th - 10th
This site has a cultural explanation in Spanish or English with a few comprehension questions about the tango. Additional links are provided for more information on this dance that originated in Buenos Aires. Great reading selection for...
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Website
Other

Street Swing: The Galop

For Students 9th - 10th
Some information is given on the galop, such as its origin and how it is performed.
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Graphic
Curated OER

Savoy Ballroom, Home of the Lindy Hop, the Original Swing Dance

For Students 9th - 10th
This site has information on the history of the Lindy Hop and biographies of those involved with the early Lindy hop scene.
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Website
PBS

Pbs: The Story of Jazz

For Students 9th - 10th
A supplement to a ten-part film series on jazz, this resource describes the growth and development of jazz music from the gritty streets of New Orleans to the Lincoln Gardens on Chicago's south side, where Louis Armstrong first won fame,...
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Handout
IMDb

Internet Movie Database: Fred Astaire Mini Biography

For Students 9th - 10th
The Internet Movie Database provides a 'Mini biography' of dancer Fred Astaire, including career highlights and trivia.
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Website
Careers New Zealand

Careers New Zealand: Dancer

For Students 9th - 10th
A thorough description of a career as a dancer. Information includes tasks and duties, personal requirements, how to enter the job market, working condition, employment conditions, and statistics in current job market. A personal profile...

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