The Nutcracker Ballet is based on the story “The Nutcracker and the King of Mice” written by E.T.A. Hoffman.  Although what is seen on the stage today is different in detail from the original story, the basic plot remains the same; the story of a young girl who dreams of a Nutcracker Prince and a fierce battle against a Mouse King with seven heads. Have any of you ever danced in The Nutcracker? Do you take dance?