Visions of sugar plums might dance in your head, but the Sugar Plum Fairy can dance on your Christmas tree.
So can the Mouse King, Drosselmeier, Marie and other characters from “The Nutcracker.”
“The Nutcracker” is a holiday tradition for many people, either by attending a performance or with a family member on stage. There are nearly two dozen dance companies in Georgia keeping that tradition going in the era of the coronavirus pandemic.
If you love this ballet — or want to commemorate someone’s first performance in a local production — the Atlanta Ballet has an online boutique filled with not just ornaments, but clothing, plush characters and, yes, nutcrackers.
Individual ornaments include the Nutcracker Prince, the Snow Queen, Asian and Black Princess ballerinas, and even a baby ballerina.
If your tiny dancer loves ballet all year, consider a plush doll. You can choose from Bella Sugar Plum, a Cuddle Plush Nutcracker or a variety of ballerinas.
Looking for something for a true Atlanta Ballet fan? You can buy a pointe shoe signed by one of the company’s dancers.
You can also give the ballet to someone who might not have seen it — or who knows it by heart. For $25, you can buy a redemption code good for three days of watching “The Nutcracker” online, in the safety of their own home.
All purchases will help support the Atlanta Ballet, so you’ll be giving to them in addition to your loved one.
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