Sharing the joy of The Nutcracker

Submitted by kkeister on 12/12/2008 - 19:28
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Briarcliff Elementary School music specialist Janice Wilson teaches her students about The Nutcracker Ballet on Friday morning December 12, 2008. Wilson, a eighteen year veteran of Briarcliff Elementary in Cary, began teaching the Nutcracker five years, and encouraged students and teachers to bring their Nutcracker statues to school for one week. Her first year she collected fifty statues. This year more than 200 grace her classroom. Wilson plays Tchaikovsky over the stereo speakers in her classroom, and encourages her students to waltz around the room.

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The Nutcracker Christmas

Fri, 04/09/2010 - 07:05 — scottlakins

The Nutcracker Christmas story is inspired by the E.T.A. Hoffman children's tale. See the original classic with new twists of dancing, songs and special effects. Share the joy of the The Nutcracker Christmas that has been entertaining families and inspiring children for generations. You must see the Nutcracker this season and experience a mix of emotions, from the magical lands to the fearful King Mouse with seven heads.

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