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The Nutcracker

For Students 9th - 10th
Notes on the story, characters, music, and choreography of "The Nutcracker" ballet.
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The Joffrey Ballet of Chicago

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
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John F. Kennedy Center

The Kennedy Center: Lesson: Telling a Story Through Dance

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
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.
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Starfall: Peter Tchaikovsky

For Students Pre-K - 1st
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.
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PBS

Classics for Kids: Piotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky

For Students 3rd - 8th
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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