Russian Trepak Candy Cane: Athletic Male Dance Breakdown | Balanchine NYCB @kathryn_morgan
Russian Trepak Candy Cane: Athletic Male Dance Breakdown | Balanchine NYCB @kathryn_morgan
Uploaded December 2024 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
The Russian Trepak (Candy Cane) - the most explosive and energetic character dance in Act 2! As a former NYCB dancer, I'm breaking down Balanchine's athletic choreography, the power and technique required, and what makes this show-stopping variation a favorite - featuring insights on the incredible Daniel Ulbricht! In this breakdown, I analyze George Balanchine's Russian Trepak (also known as Candy Cane or simply Russian) from New York City Ballet's Nutcracker - the most explosive, energetic, and athletic character dance in the entire ballet!

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0:00 KM and Friends
0:43 Intro
1:00 Overview
1:26 Candy Cane Students
2:03 Deconstruction

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