Stephen Colbert Attempts to Dance The Nutcracker

Stephen Colbert attempts to perform The Nutcracker in Tights

American Ballet Theatre's principal dancer, David Hallberg and soloist Hee Seo perform a short excerpt of the popular Christmas ballet as Stephen Colbert attempts to dance The Nutcracker as Tchaikovsky's score plays in the background. Earlier this month David Hallberg dropped-in on the host of the Colbert Report to explain his new career move: a reverse defection to the Bolshoi Ballet. In the second part of the interview Stephen Colbert attempts to dance The Nutcracker with limited … [Read more...]

The Joffrey Ballet: The Nutcracker

What is it about this particular ballet that has people of all ages coming back year after year to see the Joffrey Ballet? The Nutcracker is one of the most beloved ballet traditions throughout the world. Watch the Joffrey Ballet The Nutcracker ballet. Their version is breathtaking. It appeals to both young and old, those interested in ballet as a whole, as well as those that only make it to this one ballet performance each year. It transcends all barriers and brings fans together from … [Read more...]

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