Degas Ballerinas
Make Ballerinas inspired by Edgar Degas-
This art activity is perfect for kids and seniors with alzheimer's disease. I wanted to find a figure activity and thought that Edgar Degas would be the perfect artist to showcase while making movable ballerinas.
Supplies:
History on Degas to share with group
Template of ballerina on card stock
Scissors
Markers or colored pencil
Small 1/2" brads
Hole punch
Tacky Glue
Tissue paper
Instructions:
Show photos of ballerinas observing the poses and colors.
Talk about Degas and his life
Pass out template of ballerina
Have the students cut out ballerina body parts
Punch holes through the black dots on template with hole punch.
Place brads through holes to secure legs and arms
Color and decorate ballerina
Add tissue paper tutu and head piece by pinching tissue on one end creating a fan shape. Glue right at skinny part at the waist.
Talk about Degas' life while working.
Play the nutcracker during lesson.
Conclusion
I was concerned that the men in the group would not enjoy this project, but they seemed very focused on the cutting and decorating. I was surprised at how much they enjoyed working on this and were happy not only with the process but also with the final product.
