Debbie Allen said 'ballet is boring' and weaponized jazz hands instead.
After receiving the gift of a magical Nutcracker filled with hot chocolate, Kara drifts off to a happy sleep and begins her fantastic journey when the Nutcracker comes alive. Places Kara and the Nutcracker explore include a hip hop Candy Cane Lane, mystical Egypt, exotic Bollywood, a dazzling Jazzland and a new South Pole surprise.
Direction
Debbie Allen's maximalist vision spares no sequin or dance break.
Director
Debbie Allen
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Allen created this after decades of frustration with ballet's Eurocentrism, deliberately centering Black dance traditions and global styles.
The entire production was filmed at the Debbie Allen Dance Academy with her actual students performing alongside professionals.
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