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Get out your pointe shoes - we're exploring Léo Delibes' ballet, Coppélia!
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Classical Sprouts
Interlochen Public Radio · Kids & Family · English
Kate Botello makes classical music fun, funny and interactive on Classical Sprouts, the AWESOME classical music podcast for kids from Interlochen Public Radio! Classical Sprouts brings families together to plant seeds of classical music curiosity.
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