Ready for the 'Nutcracker'

Friday, December 19, 2003

Most traveling ballet companies that tour with the "Nutcracker" during the holidays bring their own young dancer to perform the important role of Marie (named Clara in some versions). The Minnesota Ballet does not bring a Marie, instead presenting two local girls with the rare opportunity to dance the sugar plum role.

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