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Andros on Ballet: Galina Ulanova (1910 1998)

For Students 9th - 10th
A description of the dance career of Galina Ulanova. Discusses her training while growing up and some of her performances in later life.
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...
Primary
Other

Ballet Dance Magazine: An Interview With Evelyn Cisneros

For Students 9th - 10th
An interview with Evelyn Cisneros and with the choreographer of a dance, "Lambarena," created especially for her. In it, Cisneros discusses why she started dance, her early training, and the work that went into "Lambarena."
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.
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.
Website
American Academy of Achievement

Academy of Achievement: Hall of Arts: Suzanne Farrell, Ballerina Extraordinair

For Students 9th - 10th
This website is devoted to Suzanne Farrell who was inducted in the Academy in 1987. This site has a profile, biography, and interview with the ballerina.
Website
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...
Handout
Other

The Worldwide Art Gallery: Degas

For Students 3rd - 5th
This site provides a short biography of Degas (1834-1917 CE) plus digital images of some of his famous paintings.
Website
John F. Kennedy Center

The Kennedy Center: Suzanne Farrell

For Students 9th - 10th
Presents biographical information on Cincinnati born legendary ballerina, Suzanne Farrell, a Kennedy Center honoree. Includes photos, audio and video, and links to additional resources.
Website
John F. Kennedy Center

The Kennedy Center: Arthur Mitchell

For Students 9th - 10th
A biography on dance legend Arthur Mitchell discusses his establishment of the Dance Theatre of Harlem and the impact it has had on the world of dance, music, and theatre.
Graphic
Curated OER

Ai Gul Gaisina as Kitri in Australian Ballet Production of Don Quixote, C. 1975

For Students 9th - 10th
A broad selection of images featuring women and dance 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.
Graphic
Curated OER

Backdrop Used in the Ballet 'Two Feet' 1992 [Picture] /

For Students 9th - 10th
A broad selection of images featuring women and dance 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.
Graphic
Curated OER

Artists in the Australian Ballet Production of La Fille Mal Gardee, 1970s

For Students 9th - 10th
A broad selection of images featuring women and dance 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.