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The Dance Class by Edgar Degas

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The Dance Class

Edgar Degas, 1834–1917 · 1874

Young ballerinas in a Paris dance studio, waiting their turn while an old teacher watches.

Why it's great for language

Dancers stretching and waiting — full of action verbs for the present continuous.

More by Edgar Degas

Tap a painting to switch — your level and focus stay the same.

Set the room

Shape the lesson

The painting adapts to your focus — chosen now: The Dance Class.

Language focus

Pick one thing your students will actually walk out able to do.

Duration

One thing about your class — and the lesson will feel built for them.

Optional — but teachers who add this say the lesson lands better.

A complete lesson, painted around The Dance Class.