The Peasant Prince : The Story of Mao’s Last Dancer

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“You have your secret dreams. Follow them. Make them come true.” A couple of years ago I had the pleasure of being in the audience at an education conference where Li Cunxin was the keynote speaker. Having read Mao’s Last Dancer, when it was first released, I already knew much about his life. Listening to him speak about …

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Babies Proms : Music for Tutus – An Introduction to Tchaikovsky

Babies Proms : Music for Tutus - An Introduction to Tchaikovsky

There is solid evidence to suggest that classical music is great for children and their developing brain. Some parents even play their favourite classical pieces to their children in utero, graduating to Baby Mozart when baby arrives Earthside. But when is the best time to introduce children to live classical music? My curiosity around this has led …

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