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The Nutcracker.

The Nutcracker is a two-act ballet that was originally choreographed by Marius Petipa and Lev Ivanov with a score by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky. It was first performed in December 1892 at the Mariinsky Theatre in St. Petersburg, Russia.

The story of The Nutcracker is based on a short story called "The Nutcracker and the Mouse King" by E.T.A. Hoffmann, which was adapted for the ballet by Alexandre Dumas. It follows the story of a young girl named Clara, who is given a nutcracker doll as a Christmas gift. On Christmas Eve, the doll comes to life and takes Clara on a magical journey through a fantasy world filled with dancing snowflakes, a battle between toy soldiers and mice, and a visit to the Land of Sweets ruled by the Sugar Plum Fairy.

The Nutcracker has become one of the most popular ballets in the world and is frequently performed during the holiday season. It is known for its iconic music, which includes the "Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy" and the "Waltz of the Flowers," as well as its elaborate sets and costumes. The ballet has been adapted and reinterpreted many times over the years, with various choreographers and companies putting their own spin on the classic story.

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