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The Nutcracker
Notes on the story, characters, music, and choreography of "The Nutcracker" ballet.
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The Joffrey Ballet of Chicago
This site gives biographical information on the dancers and staff of the company, including its founders: Robert Joffrey and Gerald Arpino. Details touring and performance schedules as well.
John F. Kennedy Center
The Kennedy Center: Lesson: Telling a Story Through Dance
In this lesson plan from ArtsEdge, learners 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.
Starfall
Starfall: Peter Tchaikovsky
An online story for beginning readers about Peter Tchaikovsky, and two ballet dances that are based on his music. A short biography of Tchaikovsky is also found here.
PBS
Classics for Kids: Piotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky
A short biography of Piotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky (1840-1893 CE). Click to the past radio shows to hear his music and more about this famous composer.
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