Overall Rating
4.6
By Tuco
The Nutcracker was magical!
National Arts Centre - Ottawa
The Arabian dance was a standout as were the sets. The yound dancers were elegant and just as professional as Alberta Ballet.
By SugarPlumYum
Perfect Fantasy for my three year old and me.
National Arts Centre - Ottawa
Saturday Night was a magical night at the NAC for me and my three year old daughter. We were both dazzled by the stunning costumes and sets created for the Nutcracker by the Alberta Ballet. The orchestra provided an amazing score complete with a chorus in Act two. The dance, although not the best I have seen (can't compare with the Kirov Ballet that I saw in London England) was totally acceptable. My daughter sat on my lap for the whole first hour and watched in amazement. I would definitely recommend this performance. The Sugar Plum Party beforehand with crafts, Tim Bits and Tutus to dress up in also went over well with my daughter. A great way to introduce a child to live performance!
By Dancealways
Grand, but not dated, upscale production - Bravo!
National Arts Centre - Ottawa
The dancing was tremendous (I do not wish to discount the talent of the many dancers) but some of the costumes were particularly striking and memorable. The wolves, both their costumes and movement, were magnetic! And both the small mice and large mice costumes were also especially good.
By Goyo
Magical!
National Arts Centre - Ottawa
The Nutcracker at the NAC was magical!! I have never seen it before and I enjoyed it a lot. Now I understand why people go and see this show every year!!! A wonderful way to get into the Christmas spirit!!
By LETZ0414
National Arts Centre - Ottawa
I absolutely loved the show! I find that the Alberta Ballet has had the best interpretation of the Nutcracker so far!
By Anonymous
National Arts Centre - Ottawa
Everything was great. Great music, great dancing, great costumes. Much better than last year.
By Anonymous
National Arts Centre - Ottawa
Excellent! Great show! Great for families! Excellent ballet!
By Ballet123
Nutcracker 2010
National Arts Centre - Ottawa
I go with my daughter every year. The 2010 nutcracker has some spectacular costumes and a few of the sets are amazing. I would recommend it but I have to say the previous nutcrackers I would have called amazing. Walking away. I could only put my mild sense of disappointment down to an overall lack of magic. The royal winnipeg version has a more whimsical, child focus and magical feel to it. This was more adult. So good, worth seeing but not my favorite.
By Nickname24
Great show!
National Arts Centre - Ottawa
Our family enjoyed it very much. The second act of the Nutcracker is usually long but in this production time just flew! Would see it next year for sure.
By Anonymous
National Arts Centre - Ottawa
Wonderful! Exquisite costumes, beautiful sets and lovely dancing. Always fun to see the little ones on stage too!
Alberta Ballet Artist Overview
Alberta Ballet thrills and inspires audiences with unparalleled productions. As a resident company of the Jubilee Auditorium, it reaches over 60,000 Albertans each year with performances in Calgary and Edmonton.
Alberta Ballet's standing company of artists are classically trained and renowned for wide-ranging versatility. These dancers come from across Canada and around the world. 40% of the troupe are alumni of Alberta Ballet School, Alberta Ballet's training division.
Alberta Ballet's mission is to ignite the curiosity and imagination of people in all communities across the province, championing their stories and experiences through dance training, creation and performances.
Alberta Ballet's new season is brimming with bold and daring productions to captivate your imagination! Featuring productions with vivid characters and grand adventures, Alberta Ballet is bringing artists, sets, music and storytelling from across the world. Alberta Ballet has also reached into its repertoire for some Alberta-infused interpretations. Several works include collaborations with today's most prolific choreographers. Productions include�Dona Peron,�The Sleeping Beauty,�The Nutcracker,�Hamlet,�Hansel & Gretel,�Der Wolf and the Rite of Spring.