Nutcracker Ballet A little about the Ballet http://www.tiaras4dance.com.au/c/4351545/1/nutcracker-ballet-tiaras.html Act I ………….The party grows late and the children become sleepy. As Clara’s family checks on her Nutcracker one last time and ends up falling asleep under the Christmas tree with the Nutcracker in her arms.   At midnight Clara wakes, the house, the tree and the toys seem to be getting larger. Is she shrinking? Out of nowhere large mice dressed in army uniforms, lead by the Mouse King, circle the room while the toys and Christmas tree come to life. Clara’s Nutcracker groups the soldier toys into battle formation and fights the mouse army.  The Nutcracker is able to overcome the stunned Mouse King and claims victory. Clara falls onto the Nutcracker’s bed.  The bed turns into a magical sleigh.  The Nutcracker is transformed into a human prince . He gets on Clara’s sleigh and drives through a snowy forest where the snowflakes turn into dancing maidens. Act II After their magical journey through the snow forest, they come to their destination in the Land of Sweets. Upon their arrival, they are greeted by the Sugar Plum Fairy. As they reenact the night’s events, the Sugar Plum Fairy becomes impressed with Clara’s bravery and the Nutcracker’s heroism. In their honor, the Sugar Plum Fairy takes them inside the Candy Castle and throws a lavish festival. They are treated like royalty and presented with every imaginable sweet. Shortly thereafter, the dancing begins. A handsome Cavalier enters the scene and escorts the Sugar Plum Fairy to the centre of the room. They dance to the most recognizable song in the entire work. The captivating pair dance lighter than air. This beautiful dance completes Clara’s most perfect evening. Clara wakes up the next morning under the Christmas tree with her Nutcracker still in her arms.