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Drosselmeyer, a timeless magician and creator of mechanical toys and clocks, was once employed in a royal palace where he invented a trap that killed off half the mouse population. In revenge the wicked Queen of the Mice cast a spell over Drosselmeyer’s nephew, Hans-Peter, which transformed him into an ugly Nutcracker Doll. The only way to break the spell was for the Nutcracker to slay the Mouse King, thereby committing an act of great bravery, and for a young girl to love and care for him in spite of his awful appearance.

Anthony Dowell's production of the greatest romantic ballet draws upon the opulence of 1890s Russia.

Ballet Blast is a dance based workout that blends ballet, fitness and Pilates inspired movements done at an energetic, calorie burning pace. Get ready to move! The Plié section will slim your booty, tone your thighs, and blast the calories! The Cardio Ballet will keep you moving while elongating those muscles. Get ready to sculpt and tone your upper body with the Ballet Sculpt section, and end your workout right with some core conditioning and a well deserved cool down. Incorporate this workout into your existing exercise plan for great results!