Five 'Nutcrackers' you can stream for free

Despite coronavirus, there are still ways to get a “Nutcracker” fix this holiday season.Local groups like City Ballet of San Diego and San Diego Civic Youth Ballet, for example, have new (donation or ticketed) productions that you can stream.And since we’re already experiencing the classic Christmas ballet from a computer screen, here are a few more national and international options you can stream for free. American Ballet TheatreThe New York-based ballet company usually performs its grand version of “The Nutcracker” in Orange County, but this year it released a 10-minute video version (that maybe also doubles as a commercial for LG Signature Oled 8 K?).Perfect for: Anyone who wants a small taste of “The Nutcracker” but doesn’t want to invest in the full two-act ballet. This recording is of the the romantic pas de deux near the end of the ballet, and features favorite principal dancers Isabella Boylston and James Whiteside. The sweetest thing: Boylston and Whiteside are real-life best friends (on social media they’re known as “The Cindies”) and they have a natural rapport and chemistry when they perform together.Sour drops: The video quality is so crisp that the dancers almost look animated.Rating: 4 out of 5 bonbonsWhere to…
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