The Nutcracker
Welcome to The Nutcracker page!
Here you'll find a read aloud, music games and dances, art projects and even the full ballet recorded by our very own Valley Performing Arts Council of Fresno, Ca!
Mr. Burkett is back with another wonderful read aloud!
Watch and listen to all 10 chapters of The Story Orchestra's version of The Nutcracker, illustrated by Jessica Courtney-Tickle.
This is a work in progress, so check back soon for more chapters! Scroll down for more Nutcracker activities!
The Nutcracker Part 1: Overture Video
The Nutcracker Part 2: March Video
The Nutcracker Part 3: Grandfather's Dance Video
The Nutcracker Part 4: Clara’s Dream Video
The Nutcracker Part 5: Waltz of the Snowflakes Video
The Nutcracker Part 6: Russian Dance Video
The Nutcracker Part 7: Dance of the Reed Flutes Video
The Nutcracker Part 8: Waltz of the Flowers Video
The Nutcracker Part 9: Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy Video
The Nutcracker Part 10: Finale Video
Have some fun playing and clapping along to these short Nutcracker videos!
Choose an art project and follow along with Miss Johnson!
Nutcracker March - Plates Routine Video
Nutcracker: Sugar Plum Fairy Rhythm Clap Along Video
Visual Art Project with Miss Johnson
The Nutcracker: Directed Drawing for Kinder-3rd Grade
Visual Art Project with Miss Johnson
The Nutcracker: Directed Drawing for 4th-6th Grade
Have you ever seen The Nutcracker Ballet? The live version at the Saroyan Theater is an amazing experience! This year, the Valley Performing Arts Council of Fresno, Ca presents their recorded version featuring the State Street Ballet, members of the Fresno Ballet Theatre, and the Spokane Symphony. Part 3 includes a few ballet moves led by members of the Fresno Ballet Theatre at the end of the show. See if you can follow along!
Valley Performing Arts Council: The Nutcracker Video Part 1
Valley Performing Arts Council: The Nutcracker Video Part 2
Valley Performing Arts Council: The Nutcracker Video Part 3