Even if you're not a fan of ballet, you've probably heard of The Nutcracker. In this one time class, we will examine the history of ballet, the origins of this ballet in Russia, and the German folklore surrounding nutcrackers. We will discuss the many different versions of this story, from the classical ballet performance to Barbie to the Nutcracker and The Four Realms. Students are encouraged to watch or read one version of the story before class so they are familiar with the plot and characters, but it is not required.



This class will be taught through recorded lectures and may also include supplemental videos (Youtube), readings, worksheets, and activities. Please see the syllabus below for a layout of the lessons included in this course. 


This class is presented in an asynchronous format. If you are taking this class through the Class Subscriptions, there will be no communication between learner and myself. If you are taking this class through the Self-Paced format, you will have 1 year to complete the lessons. If you choose to submit homework or communicate (questions on the classroom page), I will respond within 24 hours (excluding Sundays).