How well do you know the Nutcracker, Dalton?
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How well do you know the Nutcracker, Dalton?
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Herr : The German equivalent of Mr.
Marzipan : A type of candy made of almond paste, sugar, and egg whites.
Nutcracker : A wooden tool, often in the shape of a man, used to break the shells of nuts.
Overture : When the house lights dim, and music begins to play. It signals the start of a performance where music is an important part of the story. It is a sampling of the music that will be heard throughout the story. There will be no action on stage during this time, which lasts several minutes.
Saber : A type of sword with a curved blade.
Ballet : A form of theatrical dance (meant to be watched) that uses particular movements and poses. No words are spoken. The story is told through music and movements.
Corps de Ballet : Ballet dancers who perform as a group.
Danseur : A male ballet dancer.
Divertissement : A dance or series of dances which show a dancer’s skill. These occur in many story ballets, but they may not relate to the events of the story.
Entrechat : A jump in which the dancer quickly crosses the legs in front of and behind each other several times.
Jete : A kind of jump in ballet, in which the dancer jumps from one foot to the other, kicking out with one leg.
On Pointe : When a ballerina stands on the tips of her toe or pointe shoes.
Pantomine : A form of acting in which gestures and facial expressions are used to convey the story.
Pas de deux : A ballet dance for a couple.
Pirouette : Ballet turn in which the dancer turns around completely on one foot.
Pointe shoes : Special ballet shoes worn by ballerinas to allow them to dance on the points of their toes.
Port de bras : The arm movements of ballet. Literally it means the carriage of the arms.
How well do you know the Nutcracker, Dalton?
Across:1. | Special ballet shoes worn by ballerinas to allow them to dance on the points of their toes. | 4. | A ballet dance for a couple. | 8. | A dance or series of dances which show a dancer’s skill. These occur in many story ballets, but they may not relate to the events of the story. | 12. | When a ballerina stands on the tips of her toe or pointe shoes. |
| 13. | Ballet dancers who perform as a group. | 14. | A male ballet dancer. | 15. | A form of acting in which gestures and facial expressions are used to convey the story. | 17. | The arm movements of ballet. Literally it means the carriage of the arms. |
| | Down:2. | When the house lights dim, and music begins to play. It signals the start of a performance where music is an important part of the story. It is a sampling of the music that will be heard throughout the story. There will be no action on stage during this time, which lasts several minutes. | 3. | A type of sword with a curved blade. | 5. | A jump in which the dancer quickly crosses the legs in front of and behind each other several times. | 6. | Ballet turn in which the dancer turns around completely on one foot. | 7. | A form of theatrical dance (meant to be watched) that uses particular movements and poses. No words are spoken. The story is told through music and movements. |
| 9. | A wooden tool, often in the shape of a man, used to break the shells of nuts. | 10. | A kind of jump in ballet, in which the dancer jumps from one foot to the other, kicking out with one leg. | 11. | The German equivalent of Mr. | 16. | A type of candy made of almond paste, sugar, and egg whites. |
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How well do you know the Nutcracker, Dalton?
Across:1. | Special ballet shoes worn by ballerinas to allow them to dance on the points of their toes. | 4. | A ballet dance for a couple. | 8. | A dance or series of dances which show a dancer’s skill. These occur in many story ballets, but they may not relate to the events of the story. | 12. | When a ballerina stands on the tips of her toe or pointe shoes. |
| 13. | Ballet dancers who perform as a group. | 14. | A male ballet dancer. | 15. | A form of acting in which gestures and facial expressions are used to convey the story. | 17. | The arm movements of ballet. Literally it means the carriage of the arms. |
| | Down:2. | When the house lights dim, and music begins to play. It signals the start of a performance where music is an important part of the story. It is a sampling of the music that will be heard throughout the story. There will be no action on stage during this time, which lasts several minutes. | 3. | A type of sword with a curved blade. | 5. | A jump in which the dancer quickly crosses the legs in front of and behind each other several times. | 6. | Ballet turn in which the dancer turns around completely on one foot. | 7. | A form of theatrical dance (meant to be watched) that uses particular movements and poses. No words are spoken. The story is told through music and movements. |
| 9. | A wooden tool, often in the shape of a man, used to break the shells of nuts. | 10. | A kind of jump in ballet, in which the dancer jumps from one foot to the other, kicking out with one leg. | 11. | The German equivalent of Mr. | 16. | A type of candy made of almond paste, sugar, and egg whites. |
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