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The Nutcracker

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  1. A ballet by Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky, dramatizing a children's story of Christmas. The Nutcracker is frequently presented during the Christmas season.


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She is expected to compete for the individual title at the Russian Jump Championships, as well a duo competition alongside Mark Kondratiuk, her partner in "The Nutcracker".

From Barron's Jan. 30, 2026

Her performance as the Rat Queen in "The Nutcracker" for almost a month drew praise for its sophistication.

From Barron's Jan. 30, 2026

"In a sense, we could expect them to do great performances of Puccini or of The Nutcracker," he says.

From BBC Jun. 18, 2025

Jill Biden said the video offers “a bit of magic, wonder, and joy brought to you by the talented tappers of Dorrance Dance, performing their playful interpretation of The Nutcracker Suite.”

From Washington Times Dec. 14, 2023

For music, the entire chorus of The Nutcracker began to hum the wedding march.

From "Secrets at Sea" by Richard Peck

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