This is a fun, creative instructional activity relating movement to music for very young kids. If done properly, it should enable kids to get a sense of musical form while listening to a Chopin waltz.

An image of "At the Moulin Rouge: Two Women Waltzing", created by Henri De Toulouse-Lautrec in 1892 (Oil on cardboard, 93 x 80 cm).

An image of "At the Moulin Rouge: Two Women Waltzing", created by Henri De Toulouse-Lautrec in 1897 (Colour lithograph, 51 x 36 cm).

An image of "The Waltz", created by Camille Claudel, c. 1895 (Bronze, height 43 cm).

An image of "The Waltz", created by Camille Claudel, c. 1895 (Bronze, height 43 cm).

In his article "Structural Realism after the Cold War", Kenneth N. Waltz examines the growth of liberal democracies following World War II and the Cold War and this growth's effects on nation-building in the twentieth century. (37 pages)

This site contains information on the history and styles of ballroom dances. Find the type of dance you're interested in and the site will provide an overview, syllabus, featured steps, and even music.

This site is from a British project that has collected recordings of traditional Northumbrian folk music. In addition to the the music itself, you'll find plenty of information on instruments, types of folk music, composers and...

An extremely rich site, this offering from Modern American Poetry covers all aspects of Dorothy Parker's (1893-1967 CE) work. Included are critical commentaries, biographical information, a Parker Gallery and other resources.

A biography of Johann Strauss, Jr. (1825-1899 CE) with lots of images plus an extensive list of compositions.

This site has a short biography of Johann Strauss, Jr (1825-1899 CE) with an audio clip of the 'Tritsch-Tratsch Polka.' Click to the past radio shows to hear his music and learn more about this famous composer.

Provides biographical information and lesson plans for Cynthia Rylant, with her book "Missing May" highlighted.

Explore band music from the Civil War Period at The Library of Congress website.

Visit this site for information on a variety of dance forms. It gives background information on the origination of the dances and how to perform the dances.

This resource contains a short biography on the life and work of Romantic composer Carl Maria Von Weber.