Overall Rating
4.4
By babysmiles2012
The Nutcraker / Casse-noisette was amazing
National Arts Centre / Centre national des Arts - Ottawa
What a fantastic Christmas tradition for the whole family. I took my 2 year old and she loved it. It was the first time I was seeing it live and I was mesmorized. The dancer were wonderful, brilliant and danced beautifully. The orchestra was fantastic, I can't wait until next year.
By Stroemer
Not for children.
National Arts Centre / Centre national des Arts - Ottawa
The performance was good, The professional dancers were good,but I doubt if any child got the sense of the story. Unless this was clearly explained to the child, there was no way a kid, like ours,of 9 and 11, could guess that the whole play was made of parts of a dream of a young girl. Almost nothing related that play to the chrismass spirit. Our two grand-children did not seem to recognise the Dance of the flowers by any other sign than the music itself. It felt strang to see the crowd applaud after each short performance by the dancers.
By MaudeOne
Nutcracker Impresses Once Again
National Arts Centre / Centre national des Arts - Ottawa
Another wonderful rendition of a holiday favourite. I always know it's Christmas time when The Nutcracker makes it's return engagement at the NAC. This is our 8th year enjoying this classic ballet and a tradition with three generations .
By Anonymous
Queen Elizabeth Theatre - Vancouver
Fantastic performance, great musical and ballet dance
By Zastwania
The Nutcracker
Queen Elizabeth Theatre - Vancouver
Beautifully performed. Beautiful music. I so look forward to the performance each year. For me, to be at a Nutracker performance on December 31st is the best way to end the old year! Thank you!
By DmacRT
nutcracker
Queen Elizabeth Theatre - Vancouver
The costumes, set design, dancing and entire production was fantastic. The orchestra sounded great and really added to my enjoyment.
By Anonymous
Alberta Ballet the Nutcracker
Queen Elizabeth Theatre - Vancouver
That was a great experience! The costumes were beautiful, the stage was breathtaking. I appreciated the effort to make it look like it happened in Russia, the games the children played, the outfits worn, etc. I've seen the Nutcracker many times and I always preferred the second act, as this is when the most dancing occurs. To me the first act is more mime theater than ballet, but in this Alberta Ballet production it was the reverse, the first act was enchanting and playful, the children laughed watching, it was very entertaining! The second act I liked less, because I thought the dancers' skills were average.
By ddleo
The Nutcracker
Queen Elizabeth Theatre - Vancouver
Loved it, my only complaint is next time I go I'm going to get seats more towards the centre as my date and myself were sitting on the left side and had the stage partially cut off. The dancing was spectacular and the playing of the Vancouver Symphony was flawless. I will see this again.
By Anonymous
Queen Elizabeth Theatre - Vancouver
pros - Very good ballet performance, amazing orchestra symphony, excellent stage setup cons - storyline too subtle at times
By Dancer51
Queen Elizabeth Theatre - Vancouver
Extraordinary ballet! Dancers were fantastic; sets were very effective - overall, just fantastic!
Alberta Ballet Artist Overview
Alberta Ballet thrills and inspires audiences with unparalleled productions. As a resident company of the Jubilee Auditorium, it reaches over 60,000 Albertans each year with performances in Calgary and Edmonton.
Alberta Ballet's standing company of artists are classically trained and renowned for wide-ranging versatility. These dancers come from across Canada and around the world. 40% of the troupe are alumni of Alberta Ballet School, Alberta Ballet's training division.
Alberta Ballet's mission is to ignite the curiosity and imagination of people in all communities across the province, championing their stories and experiences through dance training, creation and performances.
Alberta Ballet's new season is brimming with bold and daring productions to captivate your imagination! Featuring productions with vivid characters and grand adventures, Alberta Ballet is bringing artists, sets, music and storytelling from across the world. Alberta Ballet has also reached into its repertoire for some Alberta-infused interpretations. Several works include collaborations with today's most prolific choreographers. Productions include Dona Peron, The Sleeping Beauty, The Nutcracker, Hamlet, Hansel & Gretel, Der Wolf and the Rite of Spring.