The Nutcracker December 12, 2008

Come join Ballet Arts, Inc. for this wonderful holiday tradition!

The Nutcracker ballet is an adaptation of the story by E. A. Hoffman. Choreographer Marius Petipa worked in close collaboration with composer Peter Tchaikovsky in the composition of the score and development of the ballet. Together they altered the relationship between the music and ballet, creating first the serious dramatic music to support the action taking place in the ballet. Unfortunately, before completing the ballet Petipa became ill and his assistant Lev Ivanov completed the choreography. It was first presented in St. Petersburg in December 1892. In 1954 the New York City Ballet presented their first version with choreography by George Ballanchine. Today The Nutcracker is a holiday tradition for many families in many cities throughout the world.

Do miss this beautiful gift to the community!!

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