Nutcracker Ballet - Full Performance - Live Ballet

Snow flurries, sweets, princes, magic and love are just some of the elements that will be brought together. A highly accessible ballet, full of familiar music such as the Waltz of the Flowers and the Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy.
This ballet continues to capture the hearts and imaginations of all generations across the world. It is a truly captivating piece of theatre, a wonderful introduction to ballet whilst retaining its appeal for anyone who is familiar with it.
LIBRETTO by K. Ivanov based on the fairy tale by E.T.A. Hoffmann
PRODUCTION by Konstantin Ivanov.
Premiere - December 3, 2014
CAST
MARIE - Mikhaylova Kristina
PRINCE - Starikov Roman
FRIZ, Marie's brother - Starikov Roman
DROSSELMEYER - Arbuzov Dmitry
NUTCRACKER, Doll - Glushkov Alexander
MOUSE KING - Shabrukov Sergei
MARIE'S PARENTS - Petrov Alexander, Langueva Julia
COLUMBINE - Raskina Elena
HARLEQUIN - Yambarshev Sergey
SPANISH DOLLS - Petrov Alexander, Maksimova Maria
CHINESE DOLLS - Korostelev Daniil, Volkova Valeria
RUSSIAN DOLLS - Vasiliev Artem, Sergeeva Svetlana
The Orchestra under the direction of the chief conductor Grigory Arkhipov.

[@Sofia-zz1xo]

People don't understand how hard the Nutcracker performance is, I've been in them multiple times and keeping up with everyone is hard work and motivation, it's not easy.

[@joeygarrett5430]

THEY MAKE IT LOOOK SO Easy THO

[@Jay-pz2pg]

Ikr I have done it a couple times and I had SO MANY super quick costume changes, the amount of time we put into practicing, remembering all the steps for like 6 routines. Getting lost backstage and having to sometimes change in front of other people naked when someone stole your nude leotard for under the costumes and try to make it look as easy as watching Netflix

[@howdidyoufindmyaccount1012]

True! I remember once when I was performing on stage in my mind I was like “How much longer do I have to do his until I’m done the dance?!”

[@ichhasseamerika]

Then hats off to you ma'am!

[@oreocookiesdt2617]

Wait so u go to SAB??

[@gadgettrek]

Thank you for posting this. My Autistic daughter is currently obsessed with the Nutcracker but I don't think she can handle a live performance yet.

[@lizwiz8321]

Aww :). Ballet is truly amazing and I hope your daughter gets to see a live performance one day!

[@ImperialClassicalBallet]

thank you!

[@ebonywahine]

There are many opportunities to see the various iterations of this ballet online this year due to the pandemic. My favorite is the 1980s version with Baryshnikov and Kirland that was created for television. Gorgeous! Look to see where it is currently streaming, Hope you have a great holiday!

[@OvcharkaShepherd]

Wonderful therapy for her. Encourage her to dance and if Santa is able, maybe a nutcracker doll of her very own.

[@TheAmd481]

@@ebonywahine kzbin.info/www/bejne/eGWwk6Gupbxnis0

[@marenlaluna6953]

Act 1 Scene 1 1:39 Decoration of the Christmas Tree 5:28 March 8:06 Children's Galop and Entry of the Parents 10:20 Dancing Scene. Arrival of Drosselmeyer 16:25 Scene and Grandfather Dance 23:15 Clara and the Nutcracker 30:23 The Battle Scene 2 33:39 The Forest of Fir Trees in Winter. Journey Through the Snow 38:04 Waltz of the Snowflakes Act 2 45:35 The Enchanted Palace of Confiturembourg, the Kingdom of Sweets 49:58 Arrival of Clara and the Nutcracker 54:47 Divertissement. Chocolate, Spanish Dance 56:12 Divertissement. Tea, Chinese Dance 57:30 Divertissement. Trepak, Russian Dance 58:47 Divertissement. Dance of the Reed-Flutes 1:01:07 Divertissement. Mother Gigogne and the Clowns 1:02:46 Waltz of the Flowers 1:09:45 Pas de Deux. Andante maestoso 1:15:11 Pas de Deux. Variation I "Tarantella" 1:16:15 Pas de Deux. Variation II "Dance of The Sugar Plum Fairy" 1:18:18 Pas de Deux. Coda 1:20:13 Final Waltz and Apotheosis

[@user-ok5ck2rm1w]

Super thank you!

[@gkm2928]

Thank you very much!

[@europenthecity]

Wonderful, merci beaucoup from Brussels, Belgium 👌🏾👍🏾😀

[@qiqi5684]

Thank you, this helped a lot

[@josaTEE]

W

[@thefiretailedweasel6206]

Ok but can we just take a moment to appreciate all the minor characters in this? Like the dolls that Droselmyer had? Those guys killed it!

[@lizwiz8321]

Yes!! I am a ballet student and I am a doll in my studio’s nutcracker this year. It’s difficult and very fun, and I am really thankful for people like you who take time to appreciate those smaller roles!

[@thefiretailedweasel6206]

@@lizwiz8321 ooh good luck! My heart is with you, break a leg!

[@lizwiz8321]

@@thefiretailedweasel6206 thank you so much!!

[@thefiretailedweasel6206]

@@lizwiz8321 of course!

[@emilywingenroth]

@@lizwiz8321 me too! Im a doll this nutcracker!

[@balletpink2218]

Russians never fail to impress me with their ballet skills. They’re so talented!

[@marinap5869]

That and evil coaches + emotional trauma since age 5 Seriously, professional Russian ballet schools are evil

[@Graycata]

@@marinap5869 not just in Russia. One in my home town got busted for satanic cult stuff a while back. I'm not kidding

[@lunaamakura7683]

@@Graycata what in the suspira?!?!

[@glendapeterson1180]

That's because they follow Agripina Vagovana..

[@user-ti6xm4rz4f]

@@marinap5869 а вам не кажется,что зло-это ваше необоснованное обвинение?А вы в курсе,что прежде,чем попасть в балетные школы дети проходят серьезный отбор,и стоят очереди из детей,стремление попасть на учебу огромное.И берут только самых талантливых.После обучения в лучшие труппы опять отбираются самые лучшие.Никто никого не заставляет,люди сами трудятся,т.к. они выбрали этот тяжелый труд ,и они счастливы этим заниматься,хотя не все становятся солистами. А жирные,ленивые,злобные тетки -русофобки стараются обгадить прекрасное искуство,т.к. им никогда не достичь ни капли того успеха в трудном,но безумно красивом искустве.

[@iknowexactlywhoyouare8701]

Tchaikovsky thinking that he failed this ballet brings me tears because I haven't heard anything better than this in my whole life. I guess all of the great artists in the literary, art, and music world have had the tendency to think they're a failure.

[@DancingPony1966-kp1zr]

They, and only they, can compare what they imagined with what turned out. Yes, it’s frustrating.

[@leegnichols7501]

I often wonder what tchaikovsky would have thought had he known it would be one of his most famous works 100 years later!?

[@austindenotter19]

I wish lil kim felt that way

[@sebastianolmsted2867]

Christmas Eve 2020, unable to go see it in person this year, but this was beautiful.

[@OMAR-vq3yb]

Your book is overrated.

[@yourstruly4730]

What about corona???

[@oreocookiesdt2617]

I always wanted to be on that stage but you must go to SAB in New York and I'm on the other side of the world :-(

[@tink6225]

@@yourstruly4730 they werent able to see it because of corona dummy

[@Katkuzmina]

@@yourstruly4730K

[@Alexandra-rb7ju]

This is my very first time seeing the Nutcracker at 28 years old. My only regret is waiting so long! Truly an amazing story that has me believing in Christmas again.

[@ktcarc66]

My daughter just turned 29 and it has been our tradition since she was 8. We went the first time as part of a school group and we try to go every year, as part of her Dec 11th birthday as well as Christmas. Now that you know how wonderful it is, make it a tradition for yourself and any other young people in your life. Expose them to the Magic... You won't regret it! Welcome to the Nutcracker World!

[@cassandramiguel1163]

I'm 27 but will be 28 when I first see the Nutcracker as well here in November of 2022! We're on the same boat her Alexandra hahaha

[@lisawentworth6831]

this is not a very good version to start with; it is abrupt and changes a lot of the plot from the get go. Do yourself a favour...watch Balinchines version with Mickael Baryshnikov and Gelsie Kirkland,,,now that's the Nutcracker!

[@samuraisaint2360]

Am 42 just seeing it for the first time . Amazing show

[@user-tm5sy2ch7y]

@@lisawentworth6831 , по моему мнению , щелкунчик , это волшебство , сказка , и этот балет должен быть сугубо детским .... Дети должны играть . Мне больше по душе , когда участники все дети

[@viah.1800]

Surely I'm not the only one that is extremely satisfied with the sound of the pointe shoes tapping on the stage, right?

[@BellaDeMonia]

Disappointed would be a better word. Beat your shoes, dancers.

[@juliep2697]

I found it distracting.

[@andynonymous6769]

I want to listen to the soundtrack but it needs to have the tapping too

[@alaalfa8839]

I think people of 19 century wouldn't be distracted by it, because they could see only live performances, once... We see it every day repeated in videos. They would be distracted only by commercials interrupting the performance.

[@_rosiekake_8850]

You’re right, it is extremely calming to hear in the background. It adds to the authenticity, in a way! :D

[@notlurking2128]

it's so cool to see people doing a full ballet of the timeless classic Barbie in the nutcracker! I hope they do Barbie in swan lake next! 🥰 We all know where Tchaikovsky got his inspo

[@spamthekitty5569]

Sweet love barbie got it from the ballet.

[@spamthekitty5569]

@beccathebee Are you sure? lol

[@2000s.models]

U better be joking

[@falcononthesax]

So true!! but I dunno the barbie movie is a classic and no remake is better

[@PatriciaLopezDeyan]

@notlurking You have to be kidding me, Barbie movie? The nutcracker was written over a hundred years ago by Tchaikovsky, Barbie movie is inspired from the Ballet, not the opposite

[@carynail4898]

I'm 10 when I grow up I'm going to be a professional ballerina I'm now 11

[@lucyshaffer3330]

Reach for your dreams!! I’m 12 and I’m performing The Nutcracker, my goal is also to be a professional but it takes a lot of hard work I know you can do it!!

[@brookeacker2636]

Same! I’m 13

[@kupkatie3734]

I’m thirteen and I’m taller than the other girls so I cant do pas but this year I’m Clara cause there’s no pas. Reach for your dreams long and hard enough and you will get them

[@drown5197]

I did ballet when I was 9-10 then had to quit because it was too expensive, but now I'm 13 and starting ballet again. I was in russian when I was 10 and now I am able to do it again!

[@atuasgaybestie1792]

Follow your dreams! I do ballet and this year for my studios nutcracker I’m in family scene, battle scene and candy canes! If I can do all 3 at my age, you can do anything! 💗

[@ninadelre9483]

The kid who played Marie's brother / the Prince deserves more recognition. He was phenomenal.

[@michaelbauers8800]

I thought the same thing! I know little about ballet or dancing, but he totally caught my attention. I guess he's just "charismatic" to try to put a word on it.

[@FloSham]

Not really sure the same person danced these two parts. Despite the video description I feel like the one who played Marie’s brother was dancing the chinese doll man

[@glizzyizzy1940]

The stage, The lights, The sound of music that fills the ears, The gracefulness. Dancing is truely beautiful.

[@Caroline-jt6ez]

I did ballet for 10 years and did 4 Nutcrackers (all Balanchine yet very memorable for me). Here is some commentary I have: -The Russian dance was the best I have ever seen, like they were in time, the choreography went with the timing, everyone was clapping to the beat, it was really fun to watch them. -I love the fact that Marie is played by a young adult and does the Sugarplum Fairy variation. Her expressions and acting were amazing! -props to whoever played Drosselmeier, dancing with a long cape is hard! Also loved his acting and expressions. His movements were sharp and clean.

[@missfeliss3628]

however, it felt like 50

[@Caroline-jt6ez]

@@missfeliss3628 yeah that's the biggest pet peeve with this company. I hate it when three different groups are on different sides of the stage doing different choreography, it's distracting to me.

[@user-uf3vk3lr2t]

I bet you wasn’t very good . 10 years is no time in ballet to be performing the nutcracker

[@tomk1145]

Brisbane Australia is whereI saw the best

[@AlainDePaula]

If you came here just for the famous songs, they're in: 57:27 (Trepak, russian dance), 58:46 (Dance of the Reed-flutes), 1:03:57 (The waltz of the flowers), and 1:16:14 (Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy)

[@meganmccrea97]

Thank you!

[@havehope646]

Thank you

[@TwoSetViolinEdits]

As a classical musician, I am seriously triggered and need to tell you... THEY’RE HOT SONGS, THEY’RE PIECES.

[@stormjacobs5497]

Ugh, what happened to the COFFEE dancers, that piece of music is so beautiful and definitely a huge part of the NUTCRACKER. Very strange and extremely disappointed. Am I the only person who noticed that?

[@dnmurphy48]

The piece at 1.09.45, Pas de Deux. Andante maestoso is equally famous in my view.

[@mariarita8152]

I came here to try to relax and fall asleep with some wholesome music and dances... But now I have watched the whole thing. Fell in love with it!

[@brooke_ballet]

I had this on in the background while doing school work

[@dreadfulbliss2257]

Now it is school work for me

[@mcgil8891]

@@dreadfulbliss2257 haha good luck

[@sarahsolie3218]

Same!!!

[@Kayla-xk4it]

Me too

[@aliviatorres.5135]

Same

[@kellybest1905]

Nothing beats the classically trained russian ballet version of The Nutcracker

[@oscar8201]

I just cant watch this peacefully when there is an Ad every 2.5 minutes. its too much.

[@teresad.sedgwick4553]

That is why I use adblock, and when they want me to turn if off i just go!

[@moskito5864]

use another browser, i am having the same problem with Google but NEVER with Firefox ;)

[@SandraLovesRoses]

it's greedy when it goes past viewers' enjoyment to point we can't watch. really is every 2.5 min - played 'skip ad' game to 22 min i'm done - watched 2 ads total so they get bit of revenue. thanks? maybe cause i'm in US and the elite establishment hack russiagaters here suck

[@moskito5864]

@@SandraLovesRoses honey, use another browser, trust me, Firefox will do the trick, no more advertisements ;)

[@MrClean-lk6vi]

Brother I only use “Cydia” as Cercube for KZbin.

[@angieczhang]

One year when I did the Nutcracker, I remember being in the green room during the snowflake waltz. The music was approaching 43:20, when the vocalists join the orchestra, and it's supposed to be really a gorgeous part. Instead, the first person who started singing had started an octave lower than they were supposed to, and everyone else had no choice but to follow along. Which may not sound like a big deal. But instead of this ethereal, angelic sound, like falling snow, we got something weird and manly sounding, kind of like if you picture a grown man in a ballerina outfit. Everyone in the room literally looked up from what they were doing at the same time, with the same expression of disbelief. I think the director was also there, horrified, but also on the verge of laughter.

[@rosemma34]

good stuff

[@Ratrocks_11]

😂 lol

[@pot8oman287]

Wish I could hear what that sounded like lol

[@elizaconsuegra3069]

Oh my gosh. 😨😨😨😨

[@shelbyclifford810]

💀😭 no omg

[@lunarsine]

If anyone’s looking for “March of the Toy Soldiers,” it starts at 5:29

[@4of20]

i came for dance of the sugar plum fairy

[@loaf8506]

I did nutcracker every year when i was little. Its so nostalgic everytime i hear the music or see a show

[@racheldisalvatore]

Yes!! Same!

[@gtorr47]

Lucky you! What a treat 🥰

[@ooliwka2161]

Same

[@Caroline-jt6ez]

me too! I was a party guest for 2 years) angel for 1 year, polichinelle/clown kid that comes out of mother ginger (but we didn't have a mother ginger) for a year.

[@hollywieland7875]

From when I was a little girl until now, an older woman, this was my birthday present. First from my parents and then from my children. I have such wonderful memories that come back every single time I hear even a few notes of this absolutely beautiful music.

[@mermaid9718]

the nutcracker has always been a huge part of my life because I preformed in it when I was younger and it was my first big performance. recently, I have been getting into ballet and seeing this makes my jaw drop because those were what the older kids were doing when I was younger and I looked up to them. thank you for this

[@bonitacurtis8053]

The background picture of all the spruce trees covered in snow is just so beautiful.

[@listfield]

This is a lovely and sweet production. I don't understand the thumbs down ratings. The scenery, especially for the snow scenes, is some of the prettiest I have seen (and I have seen many productions and am a dancer). The costumes are pretty and creative without being overly fussy. The dancing is excellent. And, the orchestration is excellent. This is a sweet and enjoyable performance. Thank you for this enjoyable production.

[@andynonymous6769]

It's my first time seeing it so I don't actually have any knowledge to back this but ITS PERFECT 🤩

[@Hatefool]

Imagine how long it would’ve taken them to do this and MEMORIZE ALL OF IT

[@donnaw9040]

I love this Russian production of the Nutcracker. There is something different about it that makes me want to be there in person. Yes, I would travel to Russia to see this.

[@shwheat6315]

That would be on my bucket list too and I will go in the future

[@michaelclendenen4005]

I've always loved Christmas but when I watched the nut cracker ballet it just came a live for me .Christmas and the ballet nut cracker go together. AMEN 🙏

[@POTATO-qe6sm]

Some might say I’m different for a 12 year old boy who watched this whole entire thing and loved every second of it.

[@Dragonlover03]

Lol

[@jellyfishjay2217]

child there aint nothing wrong wit that? 0v0

[@tinawilcox7026]

You appreciate art. Music and dance...that's not different. It's who you are!

[@Heyitsann]

You should watch Find Me In Paris on Hulu it’s a great show

[@diegooland1261]

smarter, not different.

[@Angel.136]

as a ballerina I can truly say this is amazing how good they are

[@avasava7720]

i tried on pointe shoes once because i am in dance just not ballet. oh my god. let me tell you. to even get yourself on your toes is a struggle. pure insanity that they can dance around and make it look like gravity doesn't exist because oh my goodness when i tell you how hard it was

[@tink6225]

@BUMO LIN theres a box at the front to help with balance and pain but your toes still feel it

[@averirandall7461]

Did you get your teachers approval saying that your ready and even if you did if they’re still really hard to just eleve walk around your home in them to break them in

[@crescenthour1107]

Haha yeah. It’s easier when you have had years of practice preparing for pointe though. Still hurts a lot though

[@OzeanischesGefuehl]

They have a shit ton of experience, of course it’s still work even for them, but they have it a lot easier too

[@diannechathurangaatukorele4530]

Excellent performance. The Nutcracker ballet is a famous ballet of Tchikovisky. Excellent music, and dancing.

[@alexandersolzhenitsyn2707]

I remember going to a performance of The Nutcracker with my mother a long time ago. It's a shame I had little interest in the subject matter because of my immature mind. Reflecting on it all these years later, I cherish that I at least get to watch it on KZbin. Thank you, Russian State Ballet and Opera House for reminding me of memories I had surely forgotten.

[@EdwinMaranan]

I missed dancing. Nutcracker is one of the best performances I ever saw.

[@danadinakolevska405]

How could the director cut off one of the most impressive dances - the Coffee (Arabian) Dance?????

[@kayla3820]

idk its the same thing as clara being really old

[@suzannedemarkova9263]

It's my favourite part of the Nutcracker and I was thinking the very same thing. 😟

[@jenniferbecker7611]

I'm so glad I'm not the only one that noticed!!!

[@ashleynolan8824]

I just commented the same haha

[@queenofdisaster3480]

Oh goodness, now I feel quite sad before watching. In my dance studios traveling modified nutcracker (performed for nursing homes and children’s hospitals!) I played the Coffee :(. I think it may be due to the fact that Arabian can be regarded as culturally insensitive to people who are actually Arabian if it is done by white dancers.

[@eddies.p.4185]

Kudos to all the dancers and musicians! They did this performance beautifully but I've watched The Nutcracker every year by different directors each time and this is the most chaotic thing I've ever seen. I watched it with my friend who had never seen it and they didn't get it at all.

[@paytonbeagle4746]

yeah i def agree if you dont know the storyline by heart you can get crazy lost with this one

[@nefwaenre]

This is by far, the best rendition. They actually let Clara and The Prince meet at the end! No other Theatre did this. Thanks to Barbie, i came to know of the story and really wanted to see the ballet when i grow up. i'm 30, and thanks to the internet, i can finally see the magic with my own eyes~ i'm so happy to see that! Brava~! Wonderful presentation~! Love, from Egypt~ ♥

[@crunchybubblewrap]

to me, the 'nutcracker prince' at the end 1:25:18 seems a bit like fritz, but it may just be because the same guy does both characters. but the clothing looks like fritz as well, so i wouldn't say for sure...

[@curtthegamer934]

Marie and the Prince meeting again at the end of the story is actually accurate to the original book (yes, it was a book before it was a ballet, and yes, the protagonist's original name is indeed Marie). It's a very delightful read, with a lot of stuff that none of the ballet versions include, such as an entire backstory for the Nutcracker that Drosselmeyer tells to Marie as a bedtime story, which turns out to be true.

[@FloSham]

@@crunchybubblewrap not really sure the same person played the two parts, despite the video description. I feel like the one dancing Marie’s brother was dancing the chinese doll man

[@nefwaenre]

@@crunchybubblewrap The guy who played The Prince throughout the play, was the same guy that showed up at the end. It seems like indeed they showed Fritz. Either way, that was so good on them to show that. :)

[@nefwaenre]

@@curtthegamer934 Thank you so much for the background info! Actually, all i know of this, comes from Barbie, and that story made it so that the Nutcracker's story indeed turned out to be true! i'm glad that, that's the original version! Makes this, that much more special now! :)

[@tinaanderson6853]

This would've been an outstanding performance! I've seen the Russian Ballet perform The Nutcracker live and it's mesmerizing.

[@delfinreiterin4037]

It is i saw it too when it was on tour in Germany the performance was so breathtaking i watch the nutcracker every Christmas it is a tradition the company in my hometown is doing it every Christmas well not this year but i have a dvd of the nutcracker so the tradition still goes on but how i wish i could see the russian ballet again

[@kylewitter2806]

I’m jealous

[@Braunkitten]

I wish also to see the Russian Balletts again. At last it was 2011 in munich germany. I dreamed day after day of this wonderful event. Greatest ballett of the world in my opinion. Love It so much ❤ there was also Schwanensee at this time ❤

[@maluprincesita1979]

I love "The Nutcracker" I send you all a big hug from Mexico City. ❤️

[@colleencupido5125]

Wonderful! Fantastic! Superb! Especially the ballarina playing Marie- a knockout performance. In my mind's eye I can see Tchaikovsky on the other side applauding with a big 😊 smile!

[@rhythmandblues_alibi]

This is actually the first time I've seen the Nutcracker and now I am obsessed. I think I've watched four different versions, this one twice! I avoided it because I'm not big on Christmas, but I know and love the songs from Fantasia, wow I have been missing out! I hope to see a live performance in time for next Xmas! Thank you for sharing

[@elsiedoomhammer7646]

It was always my favorite story as a kid. My dad took me to this ballet when I was really young and I can't remember if he did so because I loved it or if I loved it because he did so. I recently returned to it, reading it to my son who's nine. It's a trip to go back and see how things you barely remember in any detail clearly influenced you your whole life. Glad you came around to this story. If you have little ones they'll probably enjoy it too. I like to think of the Nutcracker as a more cultured Alice in Wonderland 😜

[@rhythmandblues_alibi]

@Elsie Doomhammer I am happily child free but I have a niece who loves dance, I take her to a performance every year for her birthday present so I hope she will accompany me to the Nutcracker 🥰 We never had the money to go to things like this when I was growing up, so I like to take her to live performances whenever I can 💞

[@lancet4699]

reminds me of my old ballet instructor version. several years doing this always bring tear to my eyes. mouse king forever!

[@madelinegreen9282]

I’ve been in the nutcracker multiple times and the amount of dedication is incredible.

[@pineapple._.]

Dunno if anyone's gonna see this but, I've just been chosen as Clara!!! I hope to be a professional dancer when I grow up 😀

[@pineapple._.]

@Jellyfan ✨don’t end cult thanks! Show is over now but it was great 😊

[@Vi-nc1cv]

Yasss!! Congratulations!! 🎉🎊

[@amaiowo6185]

Congratulations! It must be such a blessing to get to play her .w.!

[@susanmercurio1060]

Congratulations!

[@josepaez886]

It is simple beautiful, I have seen this soo many times in different years and different performance and I just love it! Just like the first time.

[@ImperialClassicalBallet]

Glad you like it!

[@doraowusu7506]

Same my show was yesterday it took me almost two months to practice you really need hard work and motivation to do the show thank you for saying that because no one understands how hard it is, also ballet is hard

[@junebug2006]

I love "The Nutcracker" and all, but every single time I watch it my ankles start to hurt like crazy!!! Still love it though:)

[@zaylapinapple4336]

lol that is funny

[@Kay2be2mr]

I'm still a healthy young woman it all it takes is for me to use one foot to scratch the other and I start cramping up🤣

[@averirandall7461]

Lol same honestly

[@renata9645]

Im gonna go see the nutcracker in sunday (december 19th 2021) in my city, im so excited!!

[@just_viv]

I’m in the nutcracker this year, stunning performance! It’s way harder than it looks.

[@4321nana]

Marie's brother and the prince are not the same person... Thanks for uploading this performance.

[@nefwaenre]

🎄♥ It's Christmas eve, and i watched this beautiful performance! This is my favourite ballet of them all because: ✅ They showed Clara and the Sugar Plum Fairy as the same person, thereby keeping the magic. ✅They show that Clara and the Prince meet for real at the end and that's the real happy ending that makes this so magical. ✅The staging and lighting is so beautiful and i love the atmosphere it creates! It's delightful~! Yes, there are some main things missing, for example, They don't show the dungeon scene, the final fight scene and the Arabian dance scene. The dance, at some points, were a bit askew (but i can't complain on that since i'm not a ballet dancer, i'm merely a spectator). But still, this is the best imo, simply because of the magic a and the feel good energy it gave. The ending is very important to me and they delivered. And that's all i need. Thank you, and Merry Christmas!🎄♥

[@andynonymous6769]

what's the timestamp when the sugar plum fairy shows up?

[@susanmercurio1060]

In the productions I have seen live, they have maracas in the Spanish dance scene. I missed them in this presentation.

[@shin-i-chikozima]

They are the superior Alchemists of this masterpiece‘s ballet. The greatness of this masterpiece‘s ballet is far superior, and off the charts, and unfathomable, and full of tribute and emotion.

[@katiegallagher1469]

so happy this is watchable on youtube! I saw the nutcracker done elsewhere and it's so cool to watch and note all the differences. really stunning. I used to work in a venue that had this ballet run there for about two months every year. sometimes my shift just involved being stationed at a door in house left that led to backstage, so I saw the nutcracker upwards of 20 times in person for two years in a row. and you know what? I never really got sick of it. It just made me love ballet :)

[@bonitacurtis8053]

A really good nutcracker means Christmas to me. Nostalgic.

[@kathyb1020]

Thank you for posting this performance. It made my holiday better since I have to spend it alone this year.

[@CaliforniaBreakfastBurritos]

This was a total delight to watch. It's so unfortunate that this year we can't see such performance in person but most unfortunate are the performers who struggle because they can't perform. Be safe.

[@mariacherrington61920]

Thanks so much for posting this ❤❤ my late grandma made this a Christmas tradition .. Seeing the Nutcracker live ❤❤ Due to covid that's not possible.. But this is beautiful n amazing ❤❤

[@Leticiaalbuquerqui]

thank you Barbie, for letting me know this masterpiece

[@ichhasseamerika]

Absolutely fantastic! The ballet, the sets, the music, so professional. Does complete justice to the original work! (who else could but russians) Must be one of the most beautiful holiday compositions ever. Hats off guys and thank you!

[@addihenderson5920]

i’m a dancer and dancing in a big time nutcracker showcase is my dream

[@thenamescara64]

Good luck! I would deffiently come to watch you!

[@waqik9716]

I wish you the best of luck!!

[@milena4550]

good luck!!! 😊

[@faithtran1740]

never give up your dream! work hard for you dreams! and when you do get there I can't wait to see you dance!

[@brigidvanparys2062]

I truly admire the talent of ballet dancers

[@PianoGuy99127]

Thank you for posting this beautiful production. With all the theaters closed, I watched this on Christmas Day with my family. I had previously only watched the Balanchine version, so this was a very authentic and charming experience!

[@zoefang4563]

Utterly mesmerized. Only one of the most briilliant ballets in the world

[@lesliesanger4255]

So pure! This performance, touches a chord deep within the human soul takes my breath away every time. I only wish I was really there to see it in Russia! Bravo Bravo! So wonderful! Bravo Bravo! Christmas Eve 2021Canada.

[@karalarson7552]

Does anyone in the US remember Battle of the Nutcracker? They showed it during Christmas and it was various performances by ballet groups around the world. I don't remember the year. It was maybe around 2010? I remember really liking Russia and France's performances

[@deanawilliams6695]

Thanks for posting this my daughter loves ballet she just got her first pair ofshoes

[@meganmccrea97]

I’m going to the nutcracker tomorrow night, can’t wait!

[@ducktelepathy8352]

Absolutely gorgeous performance! Loved the choreography and the costumes. The only thing missing was the Arabian/Coffee dance, but everything else was superb! Thanks for posting this so we can still enjoy the holiday tradition even though live shows aren’t happening this year 😊

[@avaknight2127]

i noticed they kissed the arabian coffee princess dance i was kinda sad :/ one of my favorites!!

[@leegnichols7501]

I agree with you, a beautiful performance, but marred by the missing Arabian dance!?

[@Kittypig22]

Yes I wonder why they missed it out

[@anaballesteros7901]

I can't believe this is was the first professional ballet I ever watched, it was just 3 years ago

[@ajayjackson7727]

they're all so beautiful and what fantastic dancers 👍✨🎄 stunning!

[@DancingPony1966-kp1zr]

Oh the stamina! To run at this pace for such a long time!

[@greldaiselachavezvelez9460]

Gracias por Compartir. Feliz Navidad 2022. y Prospero Año Nuevo. 2023. Bendiciones !!!!!!!!!

[@MrJimmyGiblets]

I loved this performance. Thank you the Russian State Ballet for making it available on KZbin. No one does ballet, I feel, like the Russians, especially when it comes to Tchaikovsky. They feel it in the blood and quite rightly take ownership of it.

[@user-gv8kc6bg5n]

Абсолютно с вами согласна, любовь к композитору Чайковскому у нас в крови, а так же к балету как искусству. Россия

[@ilsazamzam]

I love ballet

[@ludmilaignatova9231]

Me to

[@jillcollins5804]

I LOVE the nutcracker! I wonder how hard it is to keep up like that. And how would i stay still like that, that would be a LONG time!

[@coreystevenson660]

Thanks!

[@teklarain]

i feel like sharing tonight so, i used to go to see the nutcracker with my birth mother every year. it was one of the only times she was nice to me, we didn’t fight and she didn’t make me feel like shit about myself. we haven’t been in over five years, first because of money issues but after a year it was because i couldn’t have her in my life anymore. it’s been almost three years since i last saw her, she isn’t apart of my life anymore, and it’s better this way but, i miss going every year. i miss going as a child, dressing up in a fancy velvet dress and mini heels, i miss walking into the theater so excited for the performance to start, i miss my innocence, my happiness, and i miss my mother. but she cannot be in my life, she’s toxic and terrible to me. this was so comforting to watch.

[@amaiowo6185]

Oh man :( I’m so sorry for you- still, I hope you are leading a happy life and are able to form new good memories as it goes forward

[@teklarain]

@@amaiowo6185 thank you, lovely. i appreciate you taking the time to say that to me.

[@erynsaddler4584]

I watched this video today on our big smart TV while decorating the tree :-)

[@marcoscastro3021]

in elementary school wed come to watch this every year before Christmas break, I’m in college now, but man does this bring back some nostalgia

[@princessofmoonxx9653]

Slayed! I love ballet so much im starting next year wish me luck

[@1961maya]

Stunning!!! Magical!! Its like entering into a dream 💯❤❤❤

[@angelacurlee2624]

Memories of my childhood. Every year this was the end results from my ballet classes from 5 to 14.

[@angelacurlee2624]

That was ages 5 to 14.

[@rosssmith8481]

Wow! The orchestra was tight that night! Bang on perfection! 🎵🎶😀

[@baphomette3234]

What a lovely production! I get emotional during the Pas de Deux ever single time. Cannot be helped.

[@leegnichols7501]

Me too, the emotional pinnacle🩵

[@orchid733]

The Russian ballet and Tchaikovsky are great, and I'm proud to be Russian❤

[@alisonbarlow7836]

I'm just amazed. I hope more people appreciate how hard they had to work.

[@nenitaschmidt7197]

The rats are calling and yawling below and I am enchanted with the Nutcracker.

[@antilikka]

The girl/woman playing sugarplum, looks like she’s in pain for a lot of the final dance? Like her eyebrows are constantly doing the pyramid when she moves? Other than that, beautiful, not my preferred interpretation, but dang it’s beautiful

[@CindyWu1665]

Merry Christmas in July. I noticed Arabian dance is missing and so is mother ginger and I noticed clara(Marie) is played by the same person as sugar plum fairy and snow queen

[@purplezorro]

In the Russian version there's no such character as Sugar Plum Fairy, that's kinda western :) I'm assuming it's the same deal with the snow queen

[@CindyWu1665]

Cyndi A interesting to know. Haha I’m so used to the sugar plum fairy

[@clewismessina6630]

I'm always intrigued by the different productions of this, but I do find it odd without the Arabian dance. No coffee for Christmas? Bah, humbug! At least the dancing is great.

[@CindyWu1665]

@@clewismessina6630 yeah and mother ginger is missing

[@barbarabrown7979]

j. ,,l lol l l l ok@@CindyWu1665

[@martinha2856]

Since I was a little girl I wait every Christmas for watch the Nutcracker in Public TV. Now I can enjoy it in KZbin but my dream is watch it in person.

[@bethanycousineau197]

My husband is taking me to see this next month!!! I CAN'T WAIT!!!!😁😁😁😁😁

[@cathi.e]

I remember going to the nutcracker ballet as a tiny child as I absolutely adored it. It makes me so happy

[@havehope646]

Don't worry one day it will happen just pray and have faith in Jesus

[@pototahead5258]

This makes me miss performing . Im really hoping next year i can.

[@Cooldaysinthesun]

the set design is gorgeous

[@rae_diant]

i really loved the doll variation and the costumes it made me so happy to see it

[@MikeS1935]

The performance is/was outstanding and all the company dancing to to the beat outstanding choreography, along with stunning sets with smooth transitions creating a magical atmosphere taking me into another world to forget reality for quite a long time thank you .

[@carlosga1978]

Thank you so much for sharing this video and more importantly for sharing your talent and heart with us. 😊

[@EEN63]

Bravo to the choreographer who added the most important lifts at the most compelling times in the Pas de Deux! So often that glorious music loses so much of its impact when the choreography is little at those fabulously big moments! Happy, moving tears when the music and performance meld beautifully! 🥲🥰🥲 Bravo again! But I do have to wonder if Tchaikovsky is a wee bit perturbed at you ditching the Arabian dance he so beautifully composed. Perhaps not as much as I... him being dead and all. 😉😆😉 It was particularly glaring to me probably because I was one of those Arabian dancers one year! 😉😩😢 Beautiful sets and lovely costumes! It wouldn’t be Christmas without The Nutcracker! 💗🎄💗

[@trenski119]

OFC GIVE PROPER HOMAGE TO THE ORCHESTRA! MAGNIFICO!👏🏼💐👍🏼

[@rhaegartargaryen9710]

How could they cut out Arabian Coffee AND the Russian Dancers?!?

[@deannak5501]

Technically they’re all Russian

[@lucaslimamachado5296]

Some dudes were complaining that scene was racist

[@OzeanischesGefuehl]

They probably felt it was offensive to Arabian culture

[@cactusblossom402]

This may not have been the George Balanchine version

[@Graycata]

I thought something was missing!