Nutcracker Ballet Quiz: 18 Questions To Test Your Knowledge

Cherilyn J. Lee

Cherilyn's lifelong passion for ballet has opened the door to the next chapter of her journey. Her strong foundation includes training at the School of American Ballet, being a featured dancer with Hartford Ballet and Carolina Ballet, and being co-director/owner of City Ballet Raleigh. She was granted the Affiliate Teacher Award after successfully completing the ABT National Training Curriculum®. A professional career in the industry along with extensive global travel provide her with a unique set of experiences to draw upon as an audience member. Cherilyn is excited to be sharing her insight about ballet around the world.

Nutcracker Ballet Quiz: Test Your Knowledge!

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#1. What is the name of the book that “The Nutcracker” is based on?

#2. Who wrote this book?

#3. Which composer created the music for “The Nutcracker”?

#4. The orchestration for “The Nutcracker” is unique because of the use of which instrument?

#5. During which scene does a chorus join the orchestra?

#6. In what year did “The Nutcracker” make its United States debut?

#7. Who is credited with choreographing the longest-running production of “The Nutcracker” in the United States?

#8. How many acts are there in full-length production of “The Nutcracker”?

#9. In the Party Scene, what are the families celebrating?

#10. What is Herr Drosselmeyer’s primary profession?

#11. Who is The Nutcracker’s antagonist?

#12. What does Clara use to distract The Nutcracker’s opponent in the Battle Scene?

#13. What does The Nutcracker transform into?

#14. Of what classical dance form is the Snow music?

#15. Who is the ruler of the Land of Sweets?

#16. How many divertissements are there in the second act?

#17. Of what classical dance form is the Flowers music?

#18. Which role in “The Nutcracker” did the Editor-in-Chief of The Ballet Herald not perform in her professional career?

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Nutcracker Ballet Quiz: Test Your Knowledge!

Results

#1. What is the name of the book that “The Nutcracker” is based on?

#2. Who wrote this book?

#3. Which composer created the music for “The Nutcracker”?

#4. The orchestration for “The Nutcracker” is unique because of the use of which instrument?

#5. During which scene does a chorus join the orchestra?

#6. In what year did “The Nutcracker” make its United States debut?

#7. Who is credited with choreographing the longest-running production of “The Nutcracker” in the United States?

#8. How many acts are there in full-length production of “The Nutcracker”?

#9. In the Party Scene, what are the families celebrating?

#10. What is Herr Drosselmeyer’s primary profession?

#11. Who is The Nutcracker’s antagonist?

#12. What does Clara use to distract The Nutcracker’s opponent in the Battle Scene?

#13. What does The Nutcracker transform into?

#14. Of what classical dance form is the Snow music?

#15. Who is the ruler of the Land of Sweets?

#16. How many divertissements are there in the second act?

#17. Of what classical dance form is the Flowers music?

#18. Which role in “The Nutcracker” did the Editor-in-Chief of The Ballet Herald *not* perform in her professional career?

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#18. Which role in “The Nutcracker” did the Editor-in-Chief of The Ballet Herald not perform in her professional career?