Results: "The Nutcracker" Ballet
Published on 11/25/2021
"The Nutcracker" ballet was based on a book written by E. T. A. Hoffman entitled "The Nutcracker and the Mouse King". Russian composer P. I. Tchaikovsky wrote the music, "The Nutcracker Suite".
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The ballet was first performed in Russia in 1892 with Tchaikovsky conducting. Are you surprised that it originated that long ago? Yes, that's a long time ago.
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Yes, I knew it was old - but not THAT old.
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No, I knew it was old.
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I never thought about it.
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I never heard of "The Nutcracker".
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N/A
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Have you ever seen a performance of "The Nutcracker"? Please select as many options as apply. Yes, live, on stage
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Yes, at the movies
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Yes, on TV (TV special or movie)
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Yes, online
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Yes, I've seen a school production.
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I'm unsure.
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No
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Have you ever danced in "The Nutcracker" yourself? Yes
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No
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No, but having been trained in ballet, I wish I had had the opportunity.
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No, but I would have loved to (even though I am not a trained dancer).
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I don't dance.
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I refuse to dance.
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I don't like to dance or watch dancing.
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N/A
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Act I of the ballet features a festive Christmas Eve party. In Act II, a young girl, Clara, creeps downstairs to see her favorite gift, a nutcracker. In a dream, the nutcracker comes to life and becomes a handsome prince. Clara is transformed into a princess and they travel to the "Land of Sweets". Do you think the story is appealing? Please select all that apply. Yes, it's fun.
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Yes, it's romantic.
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Yes, it's charming.
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Undecided.
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No, it sounds boring.
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No, it sounds silly.
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No, I'd rather watch paint dry.
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The following are four of my favorite songs from "The Nutcracker Suite". Which one do you prefer? "March of the Toy Soldiers"
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"Waltz of the Flowers"
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"Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy"
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"The Russian (Cossack) Dance"
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I'm not familiar with the music.
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I recognize the music when I hear it, but can't identify the songs.
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I dislike all the songs.
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N/A
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