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The Nutcracker - A Classic Christmas Ballet

A renowned studio in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Linda Jamieson School of Dance offers courses for youth, recreational, and preprofessional dancers. Linda Jamieson School of Dance puts on a high-quality production of The Nutcracker, which has earned a reputation as an artistic treasure in the local community.

A classic Christmas story, The Nutcracker is a two-act ballet set to music by the famed composer Tchaikovsky. Originally commissioned in 1891, The Nutcracker made its debut in December 1892 in St. Petersburg, Russia. In 1934, the first Nutcracker performance in England took place, with the first performance in the United States occurring 10 years later. However, The Nutcraker did not gain widespread popularity in the United States until dance innovator George Balanchine staged a production in New York City in the 1950s.

Telling the story of a young girl on Christmas Eve, The Nutcracker features popular compositions, including Dance of the Reed Flutes and Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy. Today, many people attend a performance of The Nutcracker as part of their winter holiday celebrations.                            
The Nutcracker - A Classic Christmas Ballet
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A renowned studio in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Linda Jamieson School of Dance offers courses for youth, recreational, and preprofessional dancers. Read More

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