Lesson 4 – Tchaikovsky – Swan Lake
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Swan Lake is a ballet that tells the story of Princess Odette, who was under a spell that turned her into a swan during the day. The only way to break the spell was for Princess Odette to find love. Prince Siegfried broke the spell by falling in love with Princess Odette. Unfortunately, the magician who cast the spell on Princess Odette tricked Prince Siegfried and the story did not have a happy ending.
Parents: While watching and listening to the video, please discuss the following questions with your child.
- Can you hear the story of Princess Odette and Prince Siegfried?
- What do you think of the ballet? Can you think of some words to describe the dancers? (e.g. elegant, graceful, rhythmic, in-sync)
- Did you enjoy the video? Why or why not?
Challenge Activities (optional):
- Use your imagination, make up an ending to the story. How do you think the magician trick Prince Siegfried? What happened to Princess Odette and Prince Siegfried?
-You can tell the ending orally, draw a picture, or write it down. - Click here to learn more about Swan Lake.