Nutcracker Ballet Activities for Kids
The Nutcracker ballet is a classic holiday tradition people of any age in many regions of the world enjoy. The Nutcracker and the Mouse King is the original version of the story, written in 1816. The scary fairy tale, initially written only for adults, was later changed to a family-friendly fairy tale and then ballet. The ballet was first performed in 1892 in St. Petersburg, Russia during the holiday season. It has since been adapted to many different versions and is known by children around the world. Perhaps one of the most cultural activities for kids during the holiday season is to see a production of "The Nutcracker" ballet. Performances are held during the holiday season around the world. For example, the New York City Ballet holds 45 performances of "The Nutcracker" every year. In addition, many local theaters around the United States put on productions of the ballet. If you have young children, it may be beneficial to consider taking them to see an adaptat