As many of you know, ballet is a huge part of my life and has been since I was about 3 but more seriously at the age of 8 when I started dancing with Gustafson Dance Theater. This December we had our Rudolph show for students ages 2 1/2-18 and then a couple weekends after that it was time for Nutcracker for students ages 5-18. For the past few years the ballet school has been collaborating with the professional company (State Street Ballet) and incorporating our younger dancers into their show. I personally feel this is such an amazing opportunity for the younger students to feel a part of something much bigger, a professional ballet. I was able to be a part of some wonderful performances and dance a little with State Street Ballet but never at a young age and I really think this would have been very exciting!
With our new addition (Baby P) on the way... this Nutcracker will be the last for a little while. I will hopefully still be a part of the ballet school but as for teaching, that will have to be put on hold :( Here are some photos from my "Mother Ginger Bon Bon" group (age 6) from behind the scenes.
Luckily for me, I had two helpers in my class so I didn't need to be on stage. Not to mention this class had a total of 16 dancers!
Sorry the pics are a little blurry...I will miss you Nutcracker...
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