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Universal Ballet Nutcracker

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A Christmas Fantasy Ballet

The absolute holiday favorite NUTCRACKER is a magical treat for the entire family. On November 25, 2009, at the Badminton Theater in Athens, the Mouse King, the handsome Prince, dancing snowflakes and life-sized dolls come to life with the grace and beauty of classical ballet. The charm of the children that participate in the show adds some fairy dust to the all time classic tale and draws the audience into this wonderful world of the NUTCRACKER.
Along with Swan Lake and Sleeping Beauty, NUTCRACKER is one of the three great ballet scores composed by Peter Tchaikovsky. The enchanting story is based on E.T.A. Hoffman’s tale The Nutcracker and The King of the Mice. NUTCRACKER has been re-choreographed more times than any other ballet and the story has been adapted many times over the past 100 years. Universal Ballet’s version is adapted from the version choreographed by Vasily Vainonen in 1934, with further adaptations by Oleg Vinogradov.

Universal Ballet, a dance company based in Seoul, gathers its dancers, choreographers, set and costume designers from all over the world. Thus, the internationally acclaimed company, embodies the perfect blending of the grace and harmony of Asian thought and culture with the strength and beauty of western classical ballet. Maintaining this special quality throughout its long history and simultaneously embracing the new trends of contemporary choreography, Universal Ballet is not only the leading force of ballet in Korea but also one of the most prestigious ballet companies in the world.

For more information please visit: http://www.badmintontheater.com