The Nutcracker Ballet is a two-act ballet that was first performed in 1892. The story follows a young girl named Clara who receives a nutcracker doll as a Christmas gift and dreams of a magical world in which the Nutcracker battles the evil Mouse King and travels to the land of sweets. The ballet is known for its iconic music composed by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky and its beautiful choreography. It has become a beloved holiday tradition around the world.