Instructions
Let's learn about five amazing ballerinas! You can talk about each one and then write what you've learned. Use the questions to help you think about their origins, contributions, and why they are important in history.
1. Raven Wilkinson
Where was Raven Wilkinson born?
What contribution did she make to ballet?
Why is she historically significant?
2. Janet Collins
Where was Janet Collins born?
What contribution did she make to ballet?
Why is she historically significant?
3. Misty Copeland
Where was Misty Copeland born?
What contribution did she make to ballet?
Why is she historically significant?
4. Maria Tallchief
Where was Maria Tallchief born?
What contribution did she make to ballet?
Why is she historically significant?
5. Anna Pavlova
Where was Anna Pavlova born?
What contribution did she make to ballet?
Why is she historically significant?
Discussion
Which ballerina do you think is the most inspiring? Why?