# Ballet-Inspired Christmas Commercials This Baileys Christmas Ad is Bold and Beautiful By Angela Rajic | Published 2013-12-24 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/baileys-christmas References: [creativebloq](http://www.creativebloq.com/advertising/christmas-commercials-2013-121310116) & [youtube](http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w-1XB00Ss8I) There are many traditions that hold importance at Christmas, one of them being the famous Nutcracker Ballet, and this [Baileys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/baileys-chocolate-nut-mix) Christmas commercial gives the traditional ballet a modern twist. This visually stunning advertisement for the alcohol brand features the [Royal Ballet](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/airbourne-reserve), [Black Swan](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/black-cow-1) Choreographer Benjamin Millepied and a re-imagining of the famous holiday ballet The Nutcracker. The ad begins as 'Clara' enters an extravagant party and does a flirtatious pas de deux with the Nutcracker Prince. The Mouse King, here re-imagined as a dark and handsome gangster, confronts the couple in a fit of jealousy and a great, high-kicking fight ensues. The twist comes when Clara enters the fray and promptly ends the battle by high-kicking the Mouse King. This Baileys Christmas commercial is beautiful and extremely enjoyable. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.9/10 - Popularity: 19% | Activity: 59% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Drinking](https://www.trendhunter.com/drinking) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Modernized Traditions:** Opportunity for brands to take traditional concepts and give them a contemporary twist to captivate audiences. - **Collaborations with Influencers:** Brands can collaborate with notable figures in the industry to add credibility and intrigue to their advertisements. - **Immersive Visual Experiences:** Creating visually stunning advertisements that captivate and entertain viewers. ### Where This Applies - **Alcohol:** Opportunity for alcohol brands to create captivating and visually stunning advertisements that resonate with their target audience. - **Entertainment:** Opportunity for entertainment industry to collaborate with brands and create immersive experiences for viewers. - **Fashion:** Opportunity for fashion brands to incorporate dance and ballet-inspired concepts into their campaigns to create visually engaging content. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Festive Collaboration Ice Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nutcracker-peppermint-swirl.md) - [Liqueur-Flavored Snack Mixes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/baileys-chocolate-nut-mix.md) - [Charming Christmas Advertisements](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sainsburys-christmas-ad.md) - [Liqueur-Branded Nut Mixes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/baileys-nut-mixes.md) - [Festive Fairytale Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gift-happily-ever-after.md) - [Health-Conscious Holiday Drink Ads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tenzing-christmas-ad.md) - [Mystery-Style Holiday Ads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sweet-suspicion.md) - [Actress-Approved Christmas Ads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/actressapproved-christmas-ads-adjoa-andoh-plays-mrs-claus-in-boots-ad-the-c.md) - [Festive Nutcracker Desserts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/specially-selected-hazel-nutcracker.md)