Barbie (Nutcracker)

Barbie is a minor character in Barbie in the Nutcracker, and she is voiced by Kelly Sheridan. She has a younger sister named Kelly. While Barbie was practising ballet steps with Kelly, Kelly felt that she would never be able to master the routine. To give Kelly a confidence boost, Barbie told Kelly the story of a girl named Clara. Clara was a courageous girl, and hearing Barbie's story let Kelly to believe she could be brave on stage. Barbie also is in many future movies.

Story
In Barbie in the Nutcracker, Barbie appears at the beginning and end of the film. Her younger sister Kelly feels nervous about performing a ballet dance on stage because she cannot master the steps, so Barbie tells her to be brave like Clara - the main female protagonist in The Nutcracker and the Mouse King, the ballet Kelly is practicing for. She then tells Kelly Clara's story, which makes Kelly want to practice her dance again. She succeeds in doing her ballet steps correctly in the end and gives Barbie a hug.

Personality
Barbie is a kind girl who is supportive and comforting to Kelly. She wanted Kelly to be confident with her ballet routine, and went as far as to practice the steps with her to make sure Kelly could learn it. Barbie is very good at ballet, and believes that by practising, you can learn difficult routines. Barbie is skilled enough at ballet to wear pointe shoes, which take years to be able to wear safely.

Appearance
Barbie is a tall and slim young girl with light skin. She has blonde hair twisted into a bun, and her eyes are light blue. Barbie's ballet training outfit consists of a black leotard with cap sleeves and a v-neck neckline; a short, light pink tutu; light pink tights; and ballet shoes that allow her to go en pointe (which means "on the tips of the toes"). Barbie's make up is pink eye shadow, and pink lipstick.

Quotes

 * "You almost had it, Kelly. Here, let me show you."
 * "You've just gotta find the courage to try... like Clara!"