Clara holds her new Nutcracker Prince in âThe Nutcracker Experience,â performed by the Grand Rapids Ballet this Christmas season. (Courtesy Grand Rapids Ballet) The Grand Rapids Ballet, with music performed by Grand Rapids Symphony, performs âThe Nutcracker Experienceâ including highlights from Tchaikovskyâs seasonal âNutcracker Ballet,â including the Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy, waltzes of the Snowflakes and of the Flowers, The Russian Trepak, Chinese Dragon and more. This performance, reimagined for the pandemic audience under Artistic Director James Sofranko, choreographed by Val Caniparoli and hosted by Rachael Ruiz & Jordan Carson of WOOD-TVâs eightWest, also includes behind-the-scenes interviews and rehearsals by Michiganâs only professional ballet company, in a virtual program available through Dec. 27.