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Ballet Austin

The History of Modern Dance

For Students 4th - 12th
The evolution of modern dance, and the dance history of many of the key figures in the development of this uniquely American form, are the focus of a 13-page packet that includes photos of revolutionaries.
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Black Past

Black Past: Alvin Ailey Dance Theater

For Students 6th - 8th
This brief encyclopedia entry describes the creation and development of the dance company Alvin Ailey began. There is a link to a website that will take you to the theater's web page.
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Inuvialuit Regional Corporation: Modern Inuvialuit Culture

For Students 9th - 10th
Find out about modern day life for the people of the Northwest Territories. Make sure to click on the 'culture' link to open a drop-down menu covering clothing, food, drum dancing, language, oral traditions, and the Northern Games.
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Museum of the City of San Francisco

Museum of San Francisco: Isadora Duncan 1878 1927

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from the Museum of San Francisco provides a biography and family background of Isadora Duncan, with stories of the family's history and involvement in the arts, as well as Duncan's upbringing.
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Black Past

Black Past: Rap/hip Hop

For Students 9th - 10th
This encyclopedia entry gives a brief history of rap and hip hop and the influences of the music on modern culture.

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