It's that time of year again...the holidays are fast approaching and dancers are gearing up for our most strenuous, fulfilling, busy time of year!
I just got back from a weekend in Ames, Iowa, where I had the honor of coaching Nutcracker rehearsals with the choreographers of the Iowa Youth Ballet. I've been guesting as Sugar Plum Fairy at this Nutracker at Stephens Auditorium at Iowa State University for the last 4 years...and it's been beautiful to watch these dancers mature as artists and human beings throughout that time.
I'm so grateful to Robert Thomas Dance Center and the choreographers and directors of the Iowa Youth Ballet for bringing me in to help coach these Nutcracker rehearsals and participate in the behind-the-scenes process. I'm a huge believer in art not being about the ego...but about the potential for human connection behind it. And this weekend was the perfect example of that. I hope the young dancers got just as much fulfillment, hope, and inspiration out of this weekend as I did! Thank you Ames, Iowa, for your warm welcome and genuine kindness. This is what art is meant to do -- connect us all on a level of real warmth, depth, & love.
I've had lots of questions about where I'm performing this season, so I'm adding all the info here in case you want to join in on some holiday magic!
Nutcracker Performances:
Wilmington, NC - Thalian Hall - Ticket info
December 5 at 4pm and 7pm
December 6 at 10am
Mount Airy, NC - Andy Griffith Playhouse - Ticket info
December 7 at 3pm
December 8 at 9am and 11am
Ames, IA - Stephens Auditorium - Ticket info
December 12 at 12:30pm
December 13 at 1pm and 7:30pm
December 14 at 1pm
NYC, NY - Arts On Site - Ticket info
December 18 at 7pm
December 19 at 7pm
December 20 at 7pm
December 21 at 4pm
Let me know if you decide to come to any of the performances. I'd love to say hi to you post-performance! I feel so eternally grateful to be in the position I'm in with the ability to share my passion with so many people. Whether you are in the dance world or someone inspired by dance as an art, I'd love the opportunity to connect with you through meaningful art!
Happy holidays to everyone...l hope you enjoy the love and passion around you more than ever this holiday season!
