Wall label

The Star (Dancer on Stage)

Edgar Degas, 1834–1917 · 1878

A young ballerina in a white dress spins under bright stage lights while others wait in the shadows.

Why it's great for language

A dancer mid-spin — perfect for present continuous and describing people.

More by Edgar Degas

The Dance Class

In a Café (The Absinthe Drinker)

The Star (Dancer on Stage)

On view

The Millinery Shop

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 Star (Dancer on Stage).

CEFR level

Language focus

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

Duration

Optional finishEnd with an art response (students make their own)Learners create their own artwork inspired by the painting's style, subject or mood — and use the target language while planning, labelling and presenting it.

Make it yours

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 Star (Dancer on Stage).