Origins
What century did ballet begin?
1400s
What centuries did ballet become more formalized?
1700s-1800s
Who is the main character of the Nutcracker?
Clara
What is the name of the ballet strongly associated with the holidays?
The Nutcracker
What holiday is the Nutcracker associated with?
Christmas
What was the name of the time period in which ballet began?
Italian Renaissance
What country became a major center for ballet?
Russia
What day does the Nutcracker take place?
Christmas Eve
What country began to make annual Nutcracker performances a tradition?
United States
The Nutcracker is one of the many ballets composed by which composer?
Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky
What country did ballet start in?
Italy
What city in Russia became a major center for ballet?
Saint Petersburg
Who gives Clara the Nutcracker doll?
Her godfather (Drosselmeyer)
What century did the Nutcracker begin to become a holiday tradition?
1900s
What kind of audience does The Nutcracker introduce to ballet?
Younger audience
Where did ballet later develop in?
French Royal Courts
What is the name of this traditional ballet about swans?
Swan Lake
In the Land of Sweets, Clara is entertained by dances where?
Around the world (Spain, Arabia, China, Russia)
Ballet companies in what place perform the Nutcracker?
All over the world
What kind of opportunities does the Nutcracker offer?
Gives student dancers the chance to perform
What did early ballet focus on?
Grace, storytelling, & elborate costumes
What is the name of this traditional ballet? (Hint: It shares the same name with a Disney movie)
Sleeping Beauty
Who welcomes Clara to the Land of Sweets?
Sugar Plum Fairy
What kinds of traditions does the Nutcracker keep alive?
Classical ballet traditions
What makes the Nutcracker recognizable around the world?
Recognizable music