The Kimmel Center for Performing the Arts presented The Hip Hop Nutcracker which was directed and choreographed by Jennifer Weber and was recorded live at the New Jersey Performing Arts Center on December 12, 2020. Performed by 12 break-dancers, a violinist and a DJ, this astounding adventure on the stage was mind-boggling. Each member of the troupe exhibited phenomenal athleticism as some twirled around on their heads, and others balanced upside down on one arm. Dancers cavalcaded across the stage and back to the familiar tones of Tchaikovsky’s Nutcracker Suite. Through the magic of flash videography Clara and the Nutcracker Prince time-traveled through decades. There were extraordinary lighting effects and special effects. In one number, “snow” fell onto the stage as dancers dressed in white imitated snowflakes falling from the sky. Due to the pandemic, there are no plans to have live shows of this performance, but if the Kimmel should arrange for it to be performed live in the future, I would highly recommend making reservations to see it.
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