--- product_id: 12789998 title: "Jennifer FisherNutcracker Nation: How an Old World Ballet Became a Christmas Tradition in the New World" brand: "jennifer fisher" price: "VT19045" currency: VUV in_stock: true reviews_count: 5 url: https://www.desertcart.vu/products/12789998-jennifer-fishernutcracker-nation-how-an-old-world-ballet-became-christmas store_origin: VU region: Vanuatu --- # Jennifer FisherNutcracker Nation: How an Old World Ballet Became a Christmas Tradition in the New World **Brand:** jennifer fisher **Price:** VT19045 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Jennifer FisherNutcracker Nation: How an Old World Ballet Became a Christmas Tradition in the New World by jennifer fisher - **How much does it cost?** VT19045 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.vu](https://www.desertcart.vu/products/12789998-jennifer-fishernutcracker-nation-how-an-old-world-ballet-became-christmas) ## Best For - jennifer fisher enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted jennifer fisher brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Jennifer FisherNutcracker Nation: How an Old World Ballet Became a Christmas Tradition in the New World ## Images ![Jennifer FisherNutcracker Nation: How an Old World Ballet Became a Christmas Tradition in the New World - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/514zDbIbbHL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ 4.0 out of 5 stars Engaging, a bit unfocused *by K***L on Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on December 27, 2007* Jennifer Fisher's 2004 dance history takes on a pretty daunting task: to explain the Nutcracker ballet's current status in North America as not only an entrenched Christmas tradition, but also everyone's favorite classical ballet. To accomplish this Fisher did her own field research, somewhat anthropological in nature, spending time with both a major professional company, the National Ballet of Canada, and a much smaller company, the Loudon Ballet in Leesburg, Virginia. (Since Fisher's work covers both the United States and Canada, the title of the book is mildly misleading.) She weaves excerpts from interviews and anecdotes from her time with these companies through and around a historical narrative of the original conception and production of Tchaikovsky's and Ivanov's ballet in St. Petersburg in 1892 (like many works that have become beloved classics, it opened to a mixed reception), followed by a chronicle of its gradual importation and proliferation across the Atlantic. George Balanchine and the New York City Ballet, as one might suspect, play an important role in this latter part of her tale.Along the way the author makes frequently telling points about the neat dovetailing of the ballet's scenario with American traditions and values, and how its appeal to children both as performers and audiences has bolstered its popularity. However, there are also digressions into such topics as the sociological import of the various national dances in the second act and how they have been staged (including in Walt Disney's film Fantasia), diverting but not particularly relevant to the central topic. This impression of looseness is also underscored by the rather casual way in which excerpts from Fisher's own research with the ballet companies are dropped into the narrative. Ultimately, Nutcracker Nation reads like a doctoral dissertation interleaved with popular history. As such it is consistently interesting, but a little disheveled in feel. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ 4.0 out of 5 stars Great insights *by C***I on Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on December 21, 2012* Very interesting a clearly well researched. At times you may need a pad of paper an pen to makes notes ...lots of information. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars *by L***O on Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on September 17, 2017* Thanks! --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.vu/products/12789998-jennifer-fishernutcracker-nation-how-an-old-world-ballet-became-christmas](https://www.desertcart.vu/products/12789998-jennifer-fishernutcracker-nation-how-an-old-world-ballet-became-christmas) --- *Product available on Desertcart Vanuatu* *Store origin: VU* *Last updated: 2026-05-07*