George Balanchine´s The Nutcracker - Chinese Dance

In George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker™, Tchaikovsky’s beloved melodies transport the young and young at heart to a magical world where mischievous mice besiege a battalion of toy soldiers, and an onstage blizzard leads to an enchanted Land of Sweets. Balanchine’s stunning choreography shines amidst awe-inspiring set pieces, ornate costumes, and grand one-of-a-kind visual effects, like the one-ton Christmas tree that grows to an astonishing 40 feet.

Performed by the New York City Ballet
With Megan Fairchild, Joaquin De Luz, Ashley Bouder

New York City Ballet Orchestra conducted by Fayçal Karoui