SouthTexasFineArts THE TALE OF THE NUTCRACKER FROM CORPUS CHRISTI CONCERT BALLET & SPAS COORDINATOR PRISCILLA VASQUEZ-FLORES The Nutcracker is often an adult or child's first intro- duction to classical ballet. It is the most widely viewed and performed...
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SouthTexasFineArts THE TALE OF THE NUTCRACKER FROM CORPUS CHRISTI CONCERT BALLET & SPAS COORDINATOR PRISCILLA VASQUEZ-FLORES The Nutcracker is often an adult or child's first intro- duction to classical ballet. It is the most widely viewed and performed ballet in the world. Be- cause it involves so many elements that intrigue chil- dren-fairies, fantasy, dancing candy, toys and Christmas. Basic Synopsis of the Nutcracker Ballet: Each Performance is Unique Around the World The following story synopsis is designed to help you explain the story of The Nutcracker our use as an introduction in as easy a fash- ion as possible. Basically, it's important that you and your children understand this is a fairytale about the beauty and magic of Christ- mas and the ways that love and joy can transform fantasy into real- ity. Scene 1, The Party: The children, Clara and Fritz, are at a party, celebrating Christmas with their family. They are dancing with their friends and family around the tree. They
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