Geeky Ballerina
artistry + technique
Ballet History Lessons That Students Love
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For over five years, this comprehensive curriculum has engaged students with four centuries of ballet history through video, lecture, interactive activities, and choreographic creation.
Students explore ballet's story through understanding its historical context
Complete Framework for Teaching Ballet History
This comprehensive curriculum develops historical understanding through multi-modal learning rather than memorization alone.
A Complete Learning System:​
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Lecture notes for confident teacher delivery
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Word searches for reading/writing learners (plus an essential fidgeting outlet for focus)
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Movement creation prompts that bring history to life through movement
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Curated video playlist with multiple examples per unit for visual learners
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Students don't just memorize historical information - they embody historical styles through choreographic creation.
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This comprehensive framework creates historical understanding that enhances overall artistry.
I was shocked when my students started asking, "Can we do a history lesson today?" Incorporating so many learning approaches transformed ballet history from a boring lecture into their favorite class. After five years, I'm still amazed by how much they love it—and how much their dancing has improved as a result.