The Nutcracker ballet

A. Look at the information about the San Francisco Ballet's The Nutcracker. Work with a
partner and answer these questions.

1. When are the first and last performances of The Nutcracker?

The last year 2010, the first performance was December 9th and the last performance
was December 27th.

2. At what time does the afternoon performance usually star?

2:00 PM

3. At what time do the performances star on Christmas Eve?

In Christmas Eve, the last year the performances for this day were two, the firs at
11:00 AM and the second at 4:00PM.

4. How long is the ballet?

About 2 hours

5. What number can you call with questions about tickers?

415.865.2000, Monday – Friday, 10am – 4pm.

B. Look at the wonderful pictures of The nutcracker ballet productions in California.

Choose three performances and click on them. Write one sentence about each ballet
performance.

Clara imagines which wonderful

could be that her nutcracker could
talk.
The nutcracker is alive. He can
dancing and singing.

The performance is a wonderful act

because is full dancers, music and
colors, and above all a special
history.