The Nutcracker Ballet: Clara’s Christmas Tale
Teacher Resources
Immerse your students and children in the spellbinding world of dance, music, and holiday cheer as they witness the whimsical journey of Clara and her Nutcracker Prince. This beautiful production is designed to captivate young imaginations, making it the perfect festive activity for families, classrooms, and holiday gatherings. Spread the joy and wonder of the season by sharing this link with your students and encouraging them to experience the adventure of The Nutcracker Ballet from the comfort of their homes. Don’t miss out on this delightful opportunity to create lasting holiday memories!
Educational Materials
Download excellent Teachers Resources from the Joffrey Ballet
Books
Becoming a Ballerina: A Nutcracker Story
Steps to Ballet: Basic Exercises at the Barre
The Ballet Book: The Young Performer’s Guide to Classical Dance
The Nutcracker (illustrated picture book by Valeria Docampo)
Videos
“Nutcracker” ballerinas’ most important accessory: Pointe shoes
How Ballerinas Customize their Pointe Shoes
A Day in the Life of a Ballerina
Nutcracker Ballet Module Credits
Creative Kids Education Foundation presents
The Nutcracker: Clara’s Christmas Tale: An Interactive Ballet Storybook
Executive Producer and Writer
Dr. Jama Laurent for the
Creative Kids Education Foundation
VIDEO CREDITS
Scene 2 (Children’s March): New York City Ballet from George Balanchine´s The Nutcracker
Scene 3 (Arrival of Drosselmeyer): Astrakhan Ballet and Opera Theatre
Scene 4 (Nutcracker Party): All American Classical Ballet School 2015
Scene 5 (Departure of the Guests): Swedish National Ballet School and Royal Swedish Ballet School
Scene 6 (Growing Up): American Ballet Theatre with Mikhail Baryshnikov
Scene 7 (The Battle): Royal Ballet
Scene 8 (Transformation): American Ballet Theatre with Mikhail Baryshnikov
Scene 9 (Waltz of the Snowflakes): Royal Ballet
Scene 10A (Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy): Bolshoi Ballet
Scene 10B (Waltz of the Flowers): New York City Ballet from George Balanchine´s The Nutcracker
Scene 10C (Coffee: Arabian Dance): Moscow Ballet from Moscow Ballet’s Great Russian Nutcracker
Scene 11 (Pas de deux): American Ballet Theatre with Mikhail Baryshnikov
Design and Development
Ann Zumwinkle, John Marchena,
William Jimenez for Zumwinkle.com
Audio and Video Production
Gioacchino Marincola, and
Doug Bland & Tod Foley for Zumwinkle.com