It is that time of year again, and casting for the Nutcracker has officially been released. This is the ballet that inspired me to begin dancing again as my seven-year old eyes peered up at the stage in complete astonishment. I watched as Clara journeyed through the snowy forest and into the land of sweets where she was greeted by a sugar plum fairy and handsome cavalier. My heart soared as I watched them fly across the stage, and I knew that I wanted to be just like that when I grew up.
Ten years later, I am preparing for my own debut of the very role that I had idolized… I could not be more humbled to announce that I have been cast as the sugar plum fairy. This is my last Nutcracker before graduation and possibly the last one that I will ever do, so I can’t tell you how much this means to me. I never thought that I would ever get this chance, so I am incredibly honored. I am going to do the very best that I can, and I hope to inspire the audience as I once was.
I am also looking forward to dancing in mirliton and the snow corps de ballet. Rehearsals have already begun, and I am getting very excited for the big day to arrive! This will certainly be a show to remember, and this is something I will never forget…
Have you ever seen the Nutcracker? If you are dancing, what roles did you land this year? Do you have anything exciting coming up? Thanks for reading!
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I’m definitely not a dancer but I’ve loved The Nutcracker since I was so small! My grandma took me to see it every year. I love the sugar plum fairy!! That’s so exciting-congrats on that 🙂
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Aw, that is so awesome, and thank you so much!! 🙂
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Congratulations! Dancing the super plum fairy was like a dream of mine when I did dance! Hope it all goes well!
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Thanks, Ainsley! I really hope so, and I will be sure to post all about it.
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Congratulations on landing the role Maysa! I’m sure you’ll do amazing and have a wonderful time! 😄
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Ohmyword I love the Nutcracker!! And HUGE congrats getting the Sugar Plum Fairy role! You’re gonna do great. 🙂
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Yay! Congrats! I love the Nutcracker! I think you’ll do great! I just started ballet and gosh those stretches are KILLING me!
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That is so cool, Mary. These stretches definitely aren’t fun, but they are important to keep progressing. 🙂 That is super exciting. Are you performing in the Nutcracker this year at your studio?
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Totally. I have no idea, I think we just do recitals. Like I think we have one on Mothers day.
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That is still really exciting! 🙂 It will be here before you know it.
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Papa and I are so proud of you!! I felt in my heart this day would come! You have worked so hard and never gave up. Even when you were passed up for Clara when you were young I knew you were destined for bigger things. What a fitting honor to finish out your senior year and your last year at the academy. You may be closing out this chapter of your life but I cant wait to see where the next chapter takes you. You have dancing in your soul and no one will ever take that away from you!! You just have to believe in yourself and your God given talents
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Aw, thank you, grandma! That really means a lot, and I couldn’t thank you enough for all of the support to get where I am today. I don’t know what I would have done without you guys. 🙂 I love you so much!
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Congratulations on getting to do the Sugar Plum Fairy, Maysa! I hope the last performance will be a fantastic and memorable one for you!
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Congratulations Maysa!!!! Getting cast as the sugar plum fairy?!! THAT IS SO AWESOME! You deserve that role for sure!! 🙂
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That is so sweet, Kaelyn! Thank you!!
That really means a lot. 🙂
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Of course, Maysa!!! Be sure to have pics. of you doing the Nutcracker!!
All my love and support for you friend!
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