Social Studies
Holiday Classic: The Nutcracker
Average rating: 4.7Number of reviews: (3)
Completed by 27 learners
Come and join us as we explore the many incarnations of this Christmas Classic starting with E.T.A. Hoffman's original story, how Alexandre Dumas changed it, the reception of the Russian Ballet at the Mariinsky Theater, and, of course, George Balanchine's interpretation.
Tina Hugall MHA MBA
Average rating: 4.9Number of reviews: (799)
9-13
year old learners
4th-7th
US Grade Level
3-12
learners per class
$10
Charged upfront
Meets once
50 minute class
Available times
Pacific
Description
Class Experience
Even if you're not a fan of ballet, you've probably heard of The Nutcracker. In this one time class, we will examine the history of ballet, the origins of this ballet in Russia, and the German folklore surrounding nutcrackers. We will discuss the many different versions of this story, from the classical ballet performance to Barbie to the Nutcracker and The Four Realms. Students are encouraged to watch one version of the story before class so they are familiar with the plot and characters,...
To understand this classic holiday story and it's origins.
I have been an educator on Outschool since February of 2018. I have my MBA and MHA, both of which have taught me the value of conducting research and asking questions. I have a passion for history and learning. You can usually find me in the middle of 2-3 books or watching a documentary.
Students are encouraged to watch any version of the nutcracker story before class. There are many different versions on Amazon. Any version (even Barbie or The Nutcrackers) will give the students a basic knowledge of the story and characters.
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
50 minutes per week in class, and an estimated 1 - 2 hours per week outside of class.
There may be some Youtube videos that are seen during this class. I will share my screen and learners will not need to access them on their own.
Some of the sources used for this class are, but not limited to: Smithsonian Britannica National Geographic PBS Library of Congress
Meet the teacher
Tina Hugall MHA MBA
Average rating: 4.9Number of reviews: (799)
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