The Nutcracker - Sugar Plum Grand Pas de deux in rehearsal (O'Sullivan, Sambé; The Royal Ballet)

Royal Ballet dancers Anna Rose O'Sullivan and Marcelino Sambé rehearse an excerpt from the Sugar Plum Grand Pas de deux from The Nutcracker. Available to watch via our streaming service stream.roh.org... as part of #OurHouseToYourHouse
The Nutcracker is a Christmas treat for the whole family and a classic with a special place in the hearts of ballet fans around the world. Peter Wright's interpretation has been enchanting children and adults alike since its first performance by The Royal Ballet in 1984. Lev Ivanov's 1892 ballet combined with Tchaikovsky's sumptuous, iconic score are presented in a festive period setting with vivid designs to make this a charming and magical production.
Loosely based on the story by E.T.A. Hoffmann, the ballet begins in the 19th-century German home of the Stahlbaums, where they are hosting a lively Christmas party. The period setting is captured in opulent detail by Julia Trevelyan Oman's designs, which include authentic Christmas tree decorations that are magically brought to life. Wright's choreography ingeniously incorporates surviving fragments of the ballet's original material, including the sublime pas de deux for the Sugar Plum Fairy and her Prince. But in emphasizing the relationship between Clara and the Nutcracker, the production also gains a touching subtext of first love.
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[@misskyliesue]

Christopher is an AMAZING rehearsal director. Gives incredible feedback in the kindest way and gets so excited when something looks beautiful. He's a huge reason I love watching these rehearsal videos.

[@jellyfishjay2217]

muahaha I was your 100th like :)

[@cat56789]

I agree he’s awesome ❤️

[@orianamandi]

Wow, if only all ballet teachers were like that man!!!😍💖💛

[@cat56789]

RIGHTTT🥺🥺🥺

[@annaelsjoki4612]

Aww the teacher seems really nice and sweet!❤️

[@somekindofflower2024]

They. Were. PERFECT!
Plus, 0:24 that synchronization!

[@tanikellasuryaannapurnahar8800]

It’s Outstanding! Simply great.

[@bobby24love]

This is the type of rehearsing I enjoyed in my career and being a part of 👍🏾💕

[@sa21de]

Honestly, Marcelino is such a principal dancer, his presence (and talent!) is amazing

[@laurenmick]

I love the teacher!

[@Tanner_DM]

You guys are brilliant, I love watching you guys since I can’t do nutcracker cuz of the pandemic

[@swalkers8008]

I can feel the radiant excitement of everyone in this rehearsal. From the teacher, to two dancers, and also the pianist. These people truly love what they do

[@user-cp9eb7xd6p]

Anne Rose you have very special qualities. Beautiful dancing. I love you both dancing together. I always get goose bumps.

[@mysticc6232]

Hope they release the whole pas de deux perfomance here! 😍

[@Tocsin-Bang]

I know nothing whatsoever about ballet, other than some of the music, but this was so special.

[@ango3634]

Please show the whole pas de deux, absolute masterpiece!

[@musicloverlondon6070]

Something is present here that is so often missing from other rehearsal videos and that is the absolute joy of dance! "Free the guns!" Great rehearsal; thanks for uploading!.

[@Elif-zl2vx]

Beautiful

[@AngelavengerL]

So beautiful! I love her smile when the coach cheers them. I want to see the full thing!

[@andasongsomeonesings]

I remember her playing Clara a few years ago😍

[@ruth-nc9wx]

Those two did such an amazing job💯💯💯💯

[@noemisalvatore4894]

Wow... They are amazing toughether😍 I love they ❤👏🇬🇧 I wont to become like them.😄

[@NinaLetizia]

Magestic performance, thank you for posting! What would be of this world without art?

[@Deejaay83urj38]

Nothing . .

[@itssavannahgrace5081]

This is amazing

[@mishasmith484]

Favorite of nutcracker!

[@brendaalardingutierrez9904]

Love this!

[@TheDelfinlady]

For Peter Wright!

[@NerusWelt]

So sad we can't watch the nutcracker in the opera house. Love this ballet ♡.

[@brunancabral]

Fantástico! Esse diretor é incrível ♡

[@LS-oy3dx]

Isso é Muito Lindo❤❤

[@gwynetormes1315]

I find this spectacular, in this is only a rehearsal !

[@amaliaowl]

her leotard is gorgeous 😍

[@gwendolinechione]

As usual, RBC dancers making the impossible, look easy. Love.

[@paulinaobriggs8158]

Full versions pleasee this is lovely

[@Deejaay83urj38]

Seeking your joie de vivre . . . soak this in

[@edarosegarton9961]

that was so beautiful and the teacher !!!!!! loving it

[@Maha-ub7dn]

Man, tye elegance in this stuff 👏👏

[@allegondadeppe4058]

Wonderful to watch this rehearsal. The three of them were totally experiencing the moment. Maybe I should say 4 that includes the pianist. Xxx

[@Samba5444]

So proud on you Marcelino 💝

[@beatrizsoares4872]

Marcelino Sambé é minha mais nova paixão 💖 perfeito é pouco pra definir

[@KamElizzza]

😍😍😍😍

[@rubycordero1500]

😍😍✨✨

[@ilarilindholm]

Nice , but too short video .

[@jw25546]

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[@jellyfishjay2217]

where can I find this rehearsal director? he seems like such an amazing director-

[@princessoftides87]

Did they get to debut?

[@IvanRibeiroize]

What The Royal Ballet needs is a Russian rehearsal. With that they will have refinement and elegance.