Nutcracker for the Party Scene by Pegeen pg 2

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The plot of "The Nutcracker" centers on Clara, a small child who dreams of a life-size Nutcracker, and a magical candy castle full of new friends and a Mouse King after falling asleep during a Christmas celebration. The tale is based on E.T.A. Hoffmann's tale about a nutcracker who battles the evil Mouse King on Christmas Eve by coming to life magically. The song's creator, Tchaikovsky, started working on it in February 1891, and Carnegie Hall eventually hosted its premiere. George Balanchine created the ballet's choreography in 1954. Any young dancer would consider it an honor to be given the role of Clara in "The Nutcracker." Clara and her family, including Fritz, her annoying younger brother, have a wonderful time at the party and her friends commonly called the Party Scene Dancers open the ballet.

In the first act of "The Nutcracker," revelers mix and dance while Clara's godfather, Herr Drosselmeier, bestows gifts on them, including dancing dolls, magic tricks, a hobby horse, and the fabled wooden Nutcracker that he gave to Clara. Nathaniel, a relative of Drosselmeier, gives Clara a bed for her doll. After saying farewell to partygoers and friends later that evening, Clara falls asleep, and the true magic starts. Clara's former living room is transformed into a magical battle scenario, and her character saves the day by diverting the Mouse King, who receives a quick shoe to the head. The last blow is delivered by a life-size Nutcracker doll, who also bestows one of the Mouse King's crowns upon Clara's victorious (albeit doubtless bewildered) head. Walking to their boat amid a snowy landscape is Clara and the Nutcracker, who later reveals himself to be a prince who also resembles Nathaniel. They find up in the Land of Sweets, where wonderfully costumed characters dance their hearts out in front of them. And towards the conclusion, a reindeer-drawn sled returns them to reality.

The following costumes by Pegeen are from The Nutcracker performances around the US and Canada

BELOW: Nutcracker ballet Clara and Party Scene Dress - Nutcracker Costume Pegeen Style 721

BELOW: Various Styles from Nutcracker ballet for Party Scene - Clara Dress