Nutcracker 2015

As soon as Fall ballet classes begin the anticipation of the Nutcracker starts to build. It is such a loved tradition in our home and all four of us do nothing else for 4 days in Mid-December but Nutcracker, Nutcracker, Nutcracker.

This year Isabelle danced the part of Sylph. She was the fairy who was asleep on stage when the curtain opened for Act 2. She welcomed Clara into the Land of Sweets and danced a slow and graceful ballet. It was much different from her roles in the previous years and I myself, thoroughly enjoyed it. She continues to love to dance and this was her last number in intermediate ballet. Big things are coming for Belle the ballerina.

Olivia not only danced the part of a Mechanical Doll but also filled in last minute and helped the tiny mice. She loved her doll number and was perfect when she came alive and danced for all of the guests at the party. We had to laugh a little when we saw her in her mouse costume, with her underwear hanging out since it was a size too small. She was a great leader for those tiny dancers though and we were proud of her stepping up when asked. Livi loves going to ballet each week and she and Annie have really grown over the last two years. They not only have fun together but also know all of the terms in French and serve as examples in class weekly.

Brava my sweet girls. You are as lovely as you feel.