Friday, December 6, 2013

Nutcracker Ideas

Here's the cartoon video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=byrYjX4fhmQ

Watch the video, then listen to the songs as you dance.
Music
Have them listen to a few of the songs from the ballet, then dance along to the character.
Older kids: listen and try to decide what country the song is representing.

Dance/Drama
Dance all the different countries
Be characters (nutcracker, fairies, mice, etc)
Have the gallop of the children. Some kids can be the parents, act out the parts, etc.