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TED Talks

Ted: Ted Ed: The Physics of the "Hardest Move" in Ballet

For Students 9th - 10th
In the third act of "Swan Lake", the Black Swan pulls off a seemingly endless series of turns, bobbing up and down on one pointed foot and spinning around and around and around.. How is this move- which is called a fouette- even...
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Miami City Ballet

For Students 9th - 10th
Official site of the Miami City Ballet listing repertoire, performances, and the roster of dancers.
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American Ballet Theater: George Balanchine

For Students 9th - 10th
A biography of famed ballet choreography, George Balanchine, and a collection of his accomplishments.
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New York City Ballet

New York City Ballet: George Balanchine

For Students 9th - 10th
George Balanchine is one of the premiere ballet choreographers of our time. Learn about his background as well as his innovative approach to ballet.
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Les Grands Ballets Canadiens De Montreal

For Students 9th - 10th
Site offers general information on this contemporary ballet company: biographies and pictures of the dancers, season information, and history.
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Boston Ballet: Homepage

For Students 9th - 10th
Official site of one of the top ballet companies in the United States. Profiles dancers and staff, includes season and background information as well as photo galleries.
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eBook
Just Books Read Aloud

Just Books Read Aloud: Jane O'connor: Fancy Nancy and the Mermaid Ballet

For Students Pre-K - 1st
A video of the book "Fancy Nancy and the Mermaid Ballet", written by Jane O'Connor, and illustrated by Robin Glasser. Just Books Read Aloud is a site that includes children's books read aloud by normal (but enthusiastic) readers.
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Personal Site: Classical Ballet Beginning to Advanced

For Students 9th - 10th
This personal site provides a great series of barre work and center floor practices to strengthen ballet techniques for all ages and levels of learners.
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Ballet Companies: Your Gateways to the Ballet and Dance World

For Students 9th - 10th
Links to every ballet and dance company in the world. Pick a country and find the company you're looking for. Then check to learn more about their programs, schedules, and dancers.
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Pacific Northwest Ballet

For Students 9th - 10th
Site details performance and program schedule of the Seattle based company. Includes photo gallery and biographies of the dancers and artistic staff.
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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.
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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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Frequently Asked Questions: Ballet and Modern Dance

For Students 9th - 10th
This site, in question and answer format, contains information about the history of and emergence of both ballet and modern dance.
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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."
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The National Ballet of Canada: Homepage

For Students 9th - 10th
Official site which lists programs for the current season, biographies of the dancers and photographs-onstage and off.
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Pennsylvania Ballet

For Students 9th - 10th
General information on the Philadelphia based company including performance information, history, and dancer biographies. Special "Just for Kids" section.
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Curated OER

[Australian Ballet Performance of Checkmate, June 1992, 4] [Transparency] /

For Students 9th - 10th
A broad selection of images featuring australian ballet 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.
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Alicia Markova and Bryan Ashbridge, Australian Ballet Studios, Flemington, 1976

For Students 9th - 10th
A broad selection of images featuring australian ballet 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.
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Australian Ballet Performance of Carnaval, Elaine Fifield as Columbine, 1964

For Students 9th - 10th
A broad selection of images featuring australian ballet 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.
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Australian Ballet Performance of Coppelia

For Students 9th - 10th
A broad selection of images featuring australian ballet 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.
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Australian Ballet Performance of Afternoon of a Faun, 1978

For Students 9th - 10th
A broad selection of images featuring australian ballet 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.
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[Australian Ballet Performance of Cinderella, 5] [Transparency] /

For Students 9th - 10th
A broad selection of images featuring australian ballet 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.
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Australian Ballet Performance of Coppelia, Starring Kathleen Geldard as Dawn

For Students 9th - 10th
A broad selection of images featuring australian ballet 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.
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George Balanchine Foundation: George Balanchine

For Students 9th - 10th
Russian born George Balanchine, renown ballet choreographer in America during the twentieth century, is profiled in a thorough biography featuring his repertoire of accomplishments.

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