Casse-noisette - Par L'international Classical Ballet Of Ukraine

Casse-Noisette with International Classical Ballet of Ukraine

We are delighted to welcome Casse-Noisette by the renowned International Classical Ballet of Ukraine to our stage in Lyon, inviting families, dance aficionados, and first-time balletgoers to share a cherished seasonal tradition in a setting designed for intimacy and clarity of detail. From the first notes of Tchaikovsky’s luminous score to the crystalline lines of the corps, this production embraces the grand classicism that audiences treasure while highlighting the company’s elegant musicality and emotive storytelling. Our team has prepared the stage to showcase refined décors, crisp snow scenes, and a shimmering palette that flatters the precision footwork and expansive port de bras for which the troupe is acclaimed. Expect glittering ensembles, characterful divertissements, and a Grand Pas de Deux that balances virtuosity with tenderness—moments that reveal how the company weaves technical polish into dramatic heart. For our Lyon audience, Casse-Noisette arrives not merely as a festive ritual, but as a living, breathing tribute to the artistry that continues to define Ukrainian ballet at its highest level.

International Classical Ballet of Ukraine returns this season with renewed creative vigor, continuing its mission to present the pure classical repertory with fidelity and flair while touring across France and Europe. Their artists—nurtured in the rigorous Vaganova-inflected tradition—bring a sovereign sense of line, épaulement, and musical phrasing that gives Casse-Noisette its lift and sparkle. Alongside the holiday favorite, the company’s current repertory underscores its range: the lyric romanticism of Giselle, the symphonic sweep of Le Lac des cygnes, and the regal grandeur of La Belle au bois dormant, to name just a few staples that keep their dancers technically honed and dramatically engaged. In rehearsal, the troupe maintains a meticulous approach to corps de ballet unison and partnering mechanics, ensuring that storytelling never gets lost in technical display. That same integrity animates Casse-Noisette here in Lyon, where every transition—from salon warmth to wintry dreamscape—has been paced to let imagery and music bloom. The result: a production that honors classical lineage while feeling immediate, human, and joyously theatrical.

A festive night in Lyon

Our Lyon stage is primed to heighten the sense of journey at the heart of Casse-Noisette, with detailed attention to sightlines, lighting gradients, and color balance so that each tableau emerges with clarity and depth. Audiences can anticipate crisp character scenes that pulse with folkloric charm, snowflakes that travel through space in airy arcs, and a final act that opens like a jewel box—each variation crafted to flatter the dancers’ bravura and the ensemble’s cohesion. For young spectators, the story’s playful wonder unfolds with accessible clarity; for seasoned ballet lovers, the nuances of musical rubato, seamless transitions, and partnering finesse offer fresh delights. We are particularly proud to provide an environment where International Classical Ballet of Ukraine can amplify its signature strengths: noble carriage, crystalline footwork, and the kind of ensemble discipline that makes the stage feel boundless. As the company’s season continues to win new admirers and deepen long-standing bonds with audiences, this Lyon engagement stands as a highlight—an evening that marries excellence and warmth, tradition and immediacy, in a celebration of dance that invites everyone to dream a little brighter.