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The Contemporary Nutcracker, A Fairy Tale for the Modern World 
December 4, 2010
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A family friendly performance for all ages. Our version of the Nutcracker does not use the traditional Tchaikovsky score, yet the storyline is similar. In our story, Klara is a homeless girl living in today's busy world with the hustle... and bustle of people preparing for the holiday season. Klara is offered a gift of a broken Nutcracker doll found in the trash by another homeless person, Drosselmeyer. Drosselmeyer casts a magic spell where Klara encounters the Mouse Queen who battles with the Nutcracker. The Nutcracker transforms into a prince and takes Klara to visit the Sugar Plum Fairy and her kingdom. Along the way there are dancing snowflakes, graceful fairies, and waltzing flowers. The kingdom celebrates Klara's visit with costumes and dances from around the world. There are dances from China, Russia, Spain, Turkey, and our Native America. The Sugar Plum Fairy dances as well. Through the magical strength that Drosselmeyer gave her, Klara discovers that even a small kindness can make a difference. Klara finds her family with the Sugar Plum Fairy and the Prince. In the end, Klara teaches us that all people are special, no matter if they seem different or unimportant. Story and Choreograpahy for this ballet by Gregory Hancock, Artistic Director of Gregory Hancock Dance Theatre in Indianapolis, Indiana.
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120 S. St. Joseph St.
South Bend, IN 46601 -
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$15.00 Adults $8.00 Children, Students, and Seniors
Info Phone: 574-273-8888
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December 4, 2010Times:
3:00pm and 7:30pm
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