The Nutcracker
on ice
The Nutcracker
on ice
The wonderful story of the Nutcracker is full of adventure based on the story of E.T.A Hoffmann and the music of P.I. Tchaikovsky- brought to you on ice. The almost 30 member team is composed of children and professional adults as well. The action of the story and the music is a true reflection of the original spirit of the work, which belongs to the category of ice ballet, resembling classic ballet, with beautiful costumes and spectacular sets.
“The Nutcracker” is a beloved ballet that tells the story of a young girl named Marie and her magical Christmas adventure. The ballet is based on the story “The Nutcracker and the Mouse King” by E.T.A. Hoffmann and features music by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky.
The ballet begins on Christmas Eve at the Stahlbaum family’s home. Marie, a young girl, eagerly awaits the arrival of her godfather, Drosselmeyer, who is known for his magical toys. When Drosselmeyer arrives, he brings Marie and her brother Fritz a collection of toys, including a nutcracker doll.
As the evening wears on, Marie falls asleep holding her nutcracker. She awakens to find the room filled with giant mice and the Christmas tree growing to enormous size. Suddenly, her nutcracker comes to life and leads a battle against the Mouse King and his army. The nutcracker is injured in the battle, but Marie throws her slipper at the Mouse King, defeating him and turning the nutcracker into a handsome prince.
The prince takes Marie to the Land of Sweets, where they are greeted by the Sugar Plum Fairy. The Fairy invites them to watch a series of dances by characters representing different countries, including Spain, China, Russia, and Arabia. The Waltz of the Flowers is performed by a group of flower fairies.
After the dances, the Sugar Plum Fairy and her Cavalier perform a grand pas de deux. The celebration concludes with Marie’s dream of sweets and toys as she is carried away by her prince.
The final act of the ballet features a grand celebration of Marie’s victory over the Mouse King and her journey to the Land of Sweets. The Sugar Plum Fairy and her Cavalier perform a final dance, and Marie and her prince bid farewell to their magical world.
As Marie awakens, she is back in her own bed with her nutcracker beside her. The entire adventure seems to have been a dream, but the joy and magic of the experience stay with her forever.