Famous Ballets
Have you ever been to the ballet? Read descriptions of several famous ballets.
Sugar Plum Fairy - Sugar Plum Fairy Role
Have you ever danced the role of the Sugar Plum Fairy in The Nutcracker?
Have you ever danced the role of the Sugar Plum Fairy in The Nutcracker?
Who is the Sugar Plum Fairy?
Learn all about the Sugar Plum Fairy.
Learn all about the Sugar Plum Fairy.
Nutcracker Clara - Clara in the Nutcracker Ballet
Have you ever danced the role of Clara in the Nutcracker ballet?
Have you ever danced the role of Clara in the Nutcracker ballet?
Clytemnestra
Learn about Clytemnestra, a ballet created by Martha Graham.
Learn about Clytemnestra, a ballet created by Martha Graham.
All About The Nutcracker Ballet
Learn all about the popular holiday tradition, The Nutcracker.
Learn all about the popular holiday tradition, The Nutcracker.
Landing a Nutcracker Role
Would your child like to be in The Nutcracker?
Would your child like to be in The Nutcracker?
Review of George Balanchine's The Nutcracker
George Balanchine's The Nutcracker is a filmed production featuring the New York City Ballet.
George Balanchine's The Nutcracker is a filmed production featuring the New York City Ballet.
What Is the Nutcracker March?
The Nutcracker March is one of the more popular pieces of music from the Nutcracker Ballet.
The Nutcracker March is one of the more popular pieces of music from the Nutcracker Ballet.
When was the first performance of The Nutcracker Ballet?
When was the first showing of The Nutcracker?
When was the first showing of The Nutcracker?
Who Is Clara in the Nutcracker?
Who is the lead character in The Nutcracker ballet?
Who is the lead character in The Nutcracker ballet?
Characters of The Nutcracker Ballet
A list of the many characters who make up the holiday ballet favorite.
A list of the many characters who make up the holiday ballet favorite.
What Is The Nutcracker Suite?
The Nutcracker Suite is the name given to eight of the most popular pieces from the ballet, chosen by Tchaikovsky.
The Nutcracker Suite is the name given to eight of the most popular pieces from the ballet, chosen by Tchaikovsky.
Pyotr IlyichTchaikovsky
Pyotr (Peter) Tchaikovsky, one of the best-loved composers of all time, composed The Nutcracker Suite in 1891-1892.
Pyotr (Peter) Tchaikovsky, one of the best-loved composers of all time, composed The Nutcracker Suite in 1891-1892.
Animated Versions of The Nutcracker Story
Although an animated version of the ballet does not exist, several animated versions of the Nutcracker story have been produced.
Although an animated version of the ballet does not exist, several animated versions of the Nutcracker story have been produced.
What Is a Nutcracker?
What is the significance of a nutcracker?
What is the significance of a nutcracker?
Act I of The Nutcracker Ballet
The first act of The Nutcracker Ballet consists of three sections: the Party Scene, the Battle and the Land of Snow.
The first act of The Nutcracker Ballet consists of three sections: the Party Scene, the Battle and the Land of Snow.
Act II: Land of Sweets
In the second act of The Nutcracker Ballet, Clara and the prince arrive at the Land of Sweets.
In the second act of The Nutcracker Ballet, Clara and the prince arrive at the Land of Sweets.
Fun Facts About The Nutcracker Ballet
The New York City Ballet usually presents around 50 performances of The Nutcracker Ballet each year. Here are a few fun facts about the New York City Ballet's Nutcracker performance.
The New York City Ballet usually presents around 50 performances of The Nutcracker Ballet each year. Here are a few fun facts about the New York City Ballet's Nutcracker performance.
What Is a Celesta?
The sweet, enchanting sounds we hear during the dance of the Sugarplum Fairy are made by an instrument called a celesta.
The sweet, enchanting sounds we hear during the dance of the Sugarplum Fairy are made by an instrument called a celesta.
Sugar Plums
Sugar plums are associated with the Sugar Plum Fairy in The Nutcracker...have you ever tasted a sugar plum?
Sugar plums are associated with the Sugar Plum Fairy in The Nutcracker...have you ever tasted a sugar plum?
Nutcracker Performances by State
Be sure to get your tickets to this Holiday Season's Nutcracker performance early. Nutcracker performances usually run from late November until Christmas.
Be sure to get your tickets to this Holiday Season's Nutcracker performance early. Nutcracker performances usually run from late November until Christmas.
Top 10 Classical Ballets
These 10 great classical ballets are must-sees for anyone who enjoys the ballet. We consider them classical because they all have similarities in composition, costuming and style. The music of each one is classical, and the female dancers always dance en pointe. The choreography of each ballet has stood the test of time: no matter who choreographs the performance, the basic structure remains simi…
These 10 great classical ballets are must-sees for anyone who enjoys the ballet. We consider them classical because they all have similarities in composition, costuming and style. The music of each one is classical, and the female dancers always dance en pointe. The choreography of each ballet has stood the test of time: no matter who choreographs the performance, the basic structure remains simi…
What Is a Good Ballet for Kids?
Most children, especially girls, love to watch ballerinas perform on stage.
Most children, especially girls, love to watch ballerinas perform on stage.
History of The Nutcracker Ballet
Over 100 years old, The Nutcracker Ballet was first presented at the Mayinsky Theatre in St. Petersburg, Russia, on December 17, 1892.
Over 100 years old, The Nutcracker Ballet was first presented at the Mayinsky Theatre in St. Petersburg, Russia, on December 17, 1892.
The Nutcracker Ballet
For many people, the holidays wouldn't seem complete without attending a performance of the favorite ballet, The Nutcracker. Here is a close look at The Nutcracker, a traditional holiday favorite.
For many people, the holidays wouldn't seem complete without attending a performance of the favorite ballet, The Nutcracker. Here is a close look at The Nutcracker, a traditional holiday favorite.
Cinderella
Learn about Cinderella, a timeless tale of rags-to-riches.
Learn about Cinderella, a timeless tale of rags-to-riches.
Romeo and Juliet
Learn about Romeo and Juliet, a ballet by Sergei Prokofiev.
Learn about Romeo and Juliet, a ballet by Sergei Prokofiev.
Sleeping Beauty
Sleeping Beauty was the first successful ballet composed by Tchaikovsky.
Sleeping Beauty was the first successful ballet composed by Tchaikovsky.
Swan Lake
Learn all about the famous ballet, Swan Lake.
Learn all about the famous ballet, Swan Lake.
Giselle
Learn about the great romantice ballet, Giselle.
Learn about the great romantice ballet, Giselle.
Coppelia
Learn about Coppelia, a charming, fun ballet.
Learn about Coppelia, a charming, fun ballet.
La Sylphide
La Sylphide is credited with being one of the first Romantic ballets.
La Sylphide is credited with being one of the first Romantic ballets.
La Bayadere
La Bayadere tells a story of eternal love, mystery, fate, vengeance, and justice.
La Bayadere tells a story of eternal love, mystery, fate, vengeance, and justice.
Don Quixote
Learn about the epic masterpiece, Don Quixote.
Learn about the epic masterpiece, Don Quixote.