THE NUTCRACKER- HARTT COMMUNITY DIVISION (2 - 4)
Overview
| Program Description: |
Students will attend one fully-staged excerpted performance of the timeless ballet, The Nutcracker, at the University of Hartford. The production will be danced by students of the Hartt School Commun... Read more
Students will attend one fully-staged excerpted performance of the timeless ballet, The Nutcracker, at the University of Hartford. The production will be danced by students of the Hartt School Community Division. This performance will follow the adventures of Clara from the Victorian Christmas Eve party through a magical journey with her Nutcracker Doll. During intermission the students will engage in a Questions & Answer period.
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| Available to Grade(s): |
2, 3, 4 |
Logistics
| Program Format: |
Offsite Performance |
| Cost Per Student: |
$5 |
| Number of Visits: |
1 |
| Length of Visit: |
90 minutes |
| Availability: |
December 12, 2025 at 10:30 am |
| Program Location Details: |
Millard Auditorium at The University of Hartford. 200 Bloomfield Ave. West Hartford, CT 06112. |
| Transportation Details: |
School must provide transportation |
Requirements
| Length Info: |
December matinee performance of The Nutcracker excerpts. Length: 90 minutes plus travel time to and from theater. |
| Program Requires Prior Meeting: |
no |
Learning Standards
| Curriculum Focus: |
English Language Arts |
| Common Core Standard: |
Reading: Literature, Key Ideas and Details |
| Art Form: |
Dance |
| Core Art Standard: |
Performing Anchor Standard 5: Develop and refine artistic techniques and work for presentation. |
| Program Learning Targets: |
Students will watch the Nutcracker and see how stories can be told through movement. Students will respond to the actions of the characters and plot line of the story. Students will connec... Read more
Students will watch the Nutcracker and see how stories can be told through movement. Students will respond to the actions of the characters and plot line of the story. Students will connect with the music and challenges Clara faces in the story.
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| Wit & Wisdom Connection: |
Grade 3 Module 4: Artist Makes Art |
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