http://historyexplorer.si.edu/rss?key=resourcesSmithsonian's History Explorer Resources Related To "Cuban Rumba Dress"http://historyexplorer.si.edu/resource/?key=225http://historyexplorer.si.edu/resource/?key=225<p>Explore the life of Celia Cruz, a world-renowned Latina musician, in this online exhibition. An enormous talent who had an impeccable sense of rhythm and an inimitable style, Celia Cruz became an influential and legendary musical figure both in her native country of Cuba, and the United States, her adopted country. Students will connect her life to a variety of subjects including immigration, history, geography, music theory, music history, and art. A non-flash version of the site is available at <a href="http://americanhistory.si.edu/celiacruz/printable/">http://americanhistory.si.edu/celiacruz/printable/</a>.</p>Fri, 20 Jul 2012 11:49:15 GMThttp://historyexplorer.si.edu/resource/?key=226http://historyexplorer.si.edu/resource/?key=226<p>En esta exhibici&oacute;n por el Internet se puede investigar la vida de Celia Cruz. Un portento de talento con un sentido impecable de ritmo y un estilo inigualable, Celia Cruz lleg&oacute; a ser una figura musical influyente y legendaria en su patria, Cuba, y en&nbsp; los Estados Unidos, su pa&iacute;s adoptivo. Estudiantes asociar&aacute;n a su vida por una variedad de temas, incluyendo la inmigraci&oacute;n, la historia, la geograf&iacute;a, teor&iacute;a de m&uacute;sica, la historia de m&uacute;sica, y el arte. Una versi&oacute;n imprimible de esta exhibici&oacute;n est&aacute; disponible en <a href="http://americanhistory.si.edu/celiacruz/printable/index.asp?lang=yCW2263175096STQP">http://americanhistory.si.edu/celiacruz/printable/index.asp?lang=yCW2263175096STQP</a>.</p>Tue, 17 Jul 2012 17:20:37 GMThttp://historyexplorer.si.edu/resource/?key=231http://historyexplorer.si.edu/resource/?key=231<p>In this lesson plan, students will analyze images relating to Celia Cruz and then design a performance to understand the role of aesthetics and style in the performing arts. This lesson is a resource included in the online exhibition entitled <em>&iexcl;Az&uacute;car! The Life and Music of Celia Cruz.</em></p>Wed, 18 Jul 2012 13:44:35 GMThttp://historyexplorer.si.edu/resource/?key=5011http://historyexplorer.si.edu/resource/?key=5011<p>In 1943, Martha Graham, Aaron Copland, and Isamu Noguchi created <em>Appalachian Spring</em>, a ballet that told the story of an American pioneer community. By using this OurStory module, children and adults can enjoy exploring this history through children's literature, museum objects, and hands-on activities. Focused around <em>Ballet for Martha</em> an award-winning work of children's literature about the collaboration of three artists to create an American masterpiece, the module includes links to hands-on activities and a list of recommended readings for further exploration.</p>Wed, 14 Nov 2012 17:29:04 GMT