Teaching Activities

Nutcracker Costume

Students select a character from the Nutcracker and design a costume with consideration to the particular movement performed by the dancer in the role.

Scheherazade

Students learn about the influence of the Ballet Russes, hear the story of Scheherazade and design a costume for one of the characters.

Shakespeare in Dance

Students research a choreographed work inspired by a Shakespeare play.

The Nutcracker Ballet

Students watch the ballet and write a synopsis of the story.