The Nutcracker Ballet at The Virginia Ballet Company
One thing about the American state of Virginia is that it is incredibly rich not only in contemporary cultural aspects but it was also an essential component of this country’s establishment and early development. In addition it has the distinction of producing the most American Presidents with a grand total of eight having been born in this state. Tourists who visit the state and stay in one of the best Virginia hotels are frequently attracted to the historical aspects of the state as part of their vacation. However, this does not deter them from enjoying some of the best contemporary performances and a combination of elements creates a great vacation as well as contributes to the dynamic quality of this state.
The Virginia Ballet Company is just one of the many incredible cultural and performance companies in the state. The company provides excellent ballet productions and also has quality training program. Part of its mission is to educate as well as to entertain. As is true for many ballet companies across the nation, the Virginia Ballet is currently performing The Nutcracker. And while this is happening across the country, not every company can claim that they have produced this classic ballet as part of its seasonal tradition since 1950.
The ballet was composed by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky between 1891 and 1892. It a fairytale story that was based on the work of Alexandre Dumas, which in turn was adapted from E.T.A. Hoffman. The ballet is a simplified version of Hoffman’s original elaborate story, which is common for a ballet production. It contains famous characters such as Marie, the Prince, the Sugar Plum Fairy, the Nutcracker and the Mouse King among others. It is one of the most popularly produced ballet’s in the United States and is a tradition for many people to attend an annual performance during the holiday season.
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