Though an awe-inspiring spectacle for the many children in attendance, "The Nutcracker" proves a more rewarding exercise in ...

The timeless show has become a Christmas stalwart and a major source of revenue for ballet companies. But it wasn’t always so ...

As Cincinnati Ballet prepares for its 50th anniversary production of "The Nutcracker, artistic director emeritus Victoria ...

Director and dancer Carlos Acosta admits he once hated ballet as he launches the London run of his new Cuban-inspired version ...

that “The Nutcracker” became a holiday staple. Balanchine, the Russian-born founder of the New York City Ballet, brought his ...

Just like football players expect to spend Thanksgiving on the field, ballerinas plan to spend their Christmas season on ...