Company: The Minnesota Ballet; www.minnesotaballet.org
Date: Thursday, November 17th, 10am
Curriculum Connections: Movement, Music
Character Counts: Respect
Suggested Audience: Grades 2-12

NOTE: 10:00 Show is SOLD OUT, waiting list only

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Enjoy the magic of The Nutcracker live, as the Minnesota Ballet takes you on a journey of dreams and magic, through battles of mice and toys and into the kingdom of the Sugar Plum Fairy. This classic favorite will delight all those who attend. Please note running time of 2 hours and 15 minutes.

BEYOND THE PERFORMANCE

IN-SCHOOL ARTIST EXPERIENCE: “Dance Composition and Creative Writing” with Nicole Morford - Grade 3-5
-In this residency, students will explore the processes of creative writing and dance composition side by side. They will participate in exercises that compare the structure of dance to the structure of an effective story and what components are involved in each as well as phrasing activities and wordplay paired with movement. These two processes will be married in this residency, employing visual and kinesthetic learners at once. Nicole Morford, founder and Artistic Director of Poetic Rebound Performance Company will lead students on the exciting journey of discovering how these two creative processes can inspire and mirror one another.
-Available: September/October 2011, exact dates dependent upon interest and artist availability
-Duration: five consecutive days, four classrooms each day
-Cost: $350/week
-To request, contact Amy at 319-273-3679 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it by Sept 10th

THEATER TOUR following the performance. Registration required. Contact Amy at 319-273-3679 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it at least two weeks prior. (Available to grades 3+)