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In just a few weeks, your students will visit The Singletary Center for the Arts to experience a live dance performance by Bluegrass Youth Ballet. BYB’s version of The Nutcracker is an abridged version adapted specifically with children in mind. Please refer to the story of The Nutcracker in One Act from the menu to familiarize yourself and your students with this performance. Open the Nutcracker game to learn more about the music and dances you will see.
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Before You Go: Preview this section as a class to learn what to expect as a class at the theater including etiquette, audience participation, and the roles of the people who work behind the scenes.
The Story: Read the quick story of BYB's production before arriving. Since there are so many different adaptations of the story, it is helpful to become familiar with the summary. Scroll down to see photos from the Land of Sweets and play a game matching the music to the dances.
Music: Learn about the Russian composer, Tchaikovsky, and have access to the Nutcracker soundtrack. This is a perfect playlist for background classroom music and will provoke familiarity with the music.
Elements of Dance: Learn the 5 basic positions of ballet and try them out with BYB dancers. Scroll down to explore and dance along with the elements of all dance forms.
During the Show: Explore various forms of dance to look for during the performance.
After the Show: Reviews and reflections are a very important part of every performance. Have your students click on the link to send a letter to the dancers. Use the guided questions and writing prompts for valuable discussions and assessment.
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