Posted Wednesday, December 9, 2009
Featured on Episode 12 of the 2009-2010 season
The Nutcracker Ballet has been a holiday staple for generations. It tells the story of a young girl's Christmas fantasy. The ballet features dancing mice and a sugar plum fairy - and in Cleveland this weekend it gives a number of young dancers the chance of a lifetime. Let's sneak a look as the kids rehearse for the Royal Winnipeg Ballet performances that will be held December 10 through 13 at the Allen Theater in PlayhouseSquare.
Royal Winnipeg Ballet site, including backstage video
New York City Ballet Nutcracker site
Teacher materials from New York City Ballet
More about the Nutcracker from Wikipedia
Lesson plans for grades 2 to 5. Music.
Grades: 3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade, 6th Grade, 7th Grade, 8th Grade
Subjects: Visual Arts
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I loved the part about the nutcracker ballet! I wish I could have been able to be in it. Luckily, one of my classmates was in the play. She actually got interviewed for the show! I really enjoyed watching them do their dancing! I love Newsdepth and watch it every week at my school!
i though thses kids were only 8 they dance like they are 20 they were cool i will come and see them some day
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