Fathom's - Let’s Get Crackin’ Nutcracker Trivia Contest 12/3/12 FB

Do you know the answers?

in 1892 at the Mariinsky Theatre of Russia

These are the answers I used.

Where was ‘The Nutcracker’ ballet first performed?*
Mariinsky Theatre – St. Petersburg, Russia

Tchaikovsky’s ‘The Nutcracker’ ballet was first performed in which year?*
1892

Which German romantic writer created the story upon which ‘The Nutcracker’ ballet was based?*
E.T.A. Hoffmann

Which of the following is not a dance in the Nutcracker ballet?*
Indian

How many performances of The Nutcracker are staged in the US each year?* ?
More than 2,000

How many pairs of point shoes do most ballerinas wear out per week?* ?
More than 6
“It all depends on who the dancer is, how strong their feet are, what shoes they wear, and what parts they have in the show. I know personally I went throught 2 pairs a show but most people I know usually use one per show, It just depends on if you wear a softer shoe like Mirellas or Capezios or a harder shoe like Russian Pointes or Suffolks. Every dancers feet are different.”

In ballet, what is the term used for a dance for two people?*
Pas de deux

What year did 3D film originate?* ?

1954

What was the first 3D ballet?* ?
Giselle

What is the name given to a ballet enthusiast?*
Balletomane

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Quote from neeuqc : These are the answers I used. Where was ‘The Nutcracker’ ballet first performed?* Mariinsky Theatre – St. Petersburg, Russia Tchaikovsky’s ‘The Nutcracker’ ballet was first performed in which year?* 1892 Which German romantic writer created the story upon which ‘The Nutcracker’ ballet was based?* E.T.A. Hoffmann Which of the following is not a dance in the Nutcracker ballet?* Indian How many performances of The Nutcracker are staged in the US each year?* ? More than 2,000 How many pairs of point shoes do most ballerinas wear out per week?* ? More than 6 “It all depends on who the dancer is, how strong their feet are, what shoes they wear, and what parts they have in the show. I know personally I went throught 2 pairs a show but most people I know usually use one per show, It just depends on if you wear a softer shoe like Mirellas or Capezios or a harder shoe like Russian Pointes or Suffolks. Every dancers feet are different.” In ballet, what is the term used for a dance for two people?* Pas de deux What year did 3D film originate?* ? 1954 What was the first 3D ballet?* ? Giselle What is the name given to a ballet enthusiast?* Balletomane

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