Curated OER
Ballet, Modern, and Jazz Dance: Basic Positions
Students compare and contrast the basic vocabulary of ballet, modern, and jazz dance through observation and experience. This lesson correlates with the DanceSense Enhanced DVD.
Ballet Austin
The History of Modern Dance
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.
Curated OER
Peking Opera Mask
Students design and create their own masks using the symbolism evident in Peking opera masks.
Curated OER
Telling a Story Through Dance
Students explore how to tell a story through dance. In this dance lesson, students watch Swan Lake and choose a story of their own to show through dance.
Curated OER
Nureyev: Bringer of Light
Students examine Nureyev's artistic endeavors and achievements. In this language and art activity, students analyze modes of dance expression at the end of the 19th - beginning of the 20th centuries. They focus on Martha Graham and...
Curated OER
Music and Dance Celebration
Third graders demonstrate effective use of a Venn Diagram Graphic Organizer by comparing and contrasting music and dance. They discover how different cultures around the world celebrate with music and dance.
Curated OER
Woman Reporter
Students research the first female reporters. In this Women's History Month instructional activity, students discuss Nelly Bly and write a news story about a school issue.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Centers for Disease Control: Bam! Body and Mind: Ballet
Meet an expert ballerina to learn what it takes to become a ballet dancer. Find out what gear you will need, safety tips, the basics of ballet dance, and more.
Other
Personal Site: Classical Ballet Beginning to Advanced
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.
Other
The Perfect Pointe: The Physics of Toe Shoes
A study of the physical principles behind pointe dancing is necessary in order to improve dancers' technique as well as to fully appreciate the art of ballet. Learn about parts of a toe shoe, types of toe shoes, how dancers maintain...