When most of us think about the famous Nutcracker, the word ballet comes to mind. And it’s really no surprise why. Originally choreographed by Marius Petipa and Lev Ivanov, Tchaikovsky’s masterpiece is a typically choreographed as a ballet act.
But the amazing dancers in the video below wanted to shake things up and came up with a new version that is sure to leave you wanting for more.
Dancers Cyrus “Glitch” Spencer, JR Tight Eyex, and James Derrick partnered up with with the world-famous California Philharmonic Orchestra to give a new spin to this amazing classic. The result is an incredible performance that you’ll want to see over and over again.
The best about their performance is that it also included humor. The moves performed by the dancers will surely make you laugh out loud, as it happened in the cause of the audience who watched their performance live.
The way they managed to breath new live into an old classic is definitely impressive, and not something you see every day. Even if you’re not a fan of classical music, you’ll surely be able to appreciation this version of the Nutcracker.
Make sure to watch until the end.