Exploring Clara's dreams that come true through the magic of dance, Casse-Noisette Compagnie echoes the personal experience of Jean-Christophe Maillot. His ballet transposes the story of The Nutcracker into the world of a dance company. A little too wise and drowsy, she sees her destiny changed one Christmas evening, when the Fairy Drosselmeyer decides to offer the dancers and her directors an unexpected gift: a new choreographer!