Instructional Video

The Origins of Ballet

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The role of Louis XIV, the Royal Academy of Dance and the Paris Opera Ballet, the five main positions of the body are are featured in a short video that traces the history of Ballet, the little dance.

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Instructional Ideas
  • Flip the lesson and ask class members to watch the video, complete the comprehension quiz, and research some of the links provided before returning to class for discussion
Classroom Considerations
  • The video would be most appropriate for dance or art history classes
Pros
  • The resource includes the video, a comprehension check, links to related materials, and a discussion question
Cons
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