Every dance lover fondly remembers that first ballet, the performance that made her a balletomane for life. For many that ballet is The Nutcracker because almost any town in America offers a version of this holiday classic. It is surely the most well-attended of all ballets. The Nutcracker is a family treat. New York City Ballet's production is truly spectacular.
Many young girls are serious enough to enjoy their ballet without sugarcoating.
The ballet will be especially meaningful if it also a special event - one that requires dressing very nicely and perhaps a special meal before or after. We have found that, in general, boys often squirm at the ballet. But surely there must be ballets that appeal to boys.