Nutcracker: Land of the Sweets
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Join Us for a Magical Experience!
Our show, Nutcracker: Land of the Sweets, is perfect for both young children and adults. Based on the beloved story The Nutcracker and the Mouse King by E.T.A. Hoffman, this enchanting ballet has captivated audiences for over 100 years. With its memorable score by Tchaikovsky, ballet companies around the world have choreographed this timeless classic.
About the Show
In our rendition, the story begins with Clara celebrating the holiday season with her friends. After enjoying a festive party, she drifts into a magical dream adventure. Clara dances with snowflakes in an enchanted forest, guided by angels to the whimsical Land of the Sweets.
There, she is warmly welcomed by the Sugar Plum Fairy and her Cavalier, who invite her to be entertained by a delightful array of dancing desserts. From hot chocolate and candy canes to marzipan and blooming flowers, the Land of the Sweets comes alive! The experience culminates in a breathtaking pas de deux by the Sugar Plum Fairy and her Cavalier. As her dream comes to a close, Clara expresses her gratitude to the Land of the Sweets before returning to a peaceful slumber.
Our show, Nutcracker: Land of the Sweets, is perfect for both young children and adults. Based on the beloved story The Nutcracker and the Mouse King by E.T.A. Hoffman, this enchanting ballet has captivated audiences for over 100 years. With its memorable score by Tchaikovsky, ballet companies around the world have choreographed this timeless classic.
About the Show
In our rendition, the story begins with Clara celebrating the holiday season with her friends. After enjoying a festive party, she drifts into a magical dream adventure. Clara dances with snowflakes in an enchanted forest, guided by angels to the whimsical Land of the Sweets.
There, she is warmly welcomed by the Sugar Plum Fairy and her Cavalier, who invite her to be entertained by a delightful array of dancing desserts. From hot chocolate and candy canes to marzipan and blooming flowers, the Land of the Sweets comes alive! The experience culminates in a breathtaking pas de deux by the Sugar Plum Fairy and her Cavalier. As her dream comes to a close, Clara expresses her gratitude to the Land of the Sweets before returning to a peaceful slumber.
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Hannah Locke
Sugar Plum Fairy Ms. Locke, from Chattanooga, Tennessee, began her training at VanCura Ballet Conservatory under the direction of Anna and Barry VanCura, then attended high school on scholarship at University of North Carolina School of the Arts. Summer programs included Ballet Tennessee, Joffrey Midwest, American Ballet Theatre, Kaatsbaan, and Boston Ballet. Ms. Locke began her professional career with Richmond Ballet, and later served as Principal Dancer and Ballet Administrator with Ballet Tennessee. Since joining Manassas Ballet Theatre in 2018, Ms. Locke has performed a variety of principal and soloist roles including Juliet in Romeo and Juliet, Sugar Plum Fairy and Snow Queen in The Nutcracker, Myrtha in Giselle, Mina in Dracula, and Glove Seller in Gaite Parisienne. She has been featured in original choreography by Vadim Slatvitskiy, Ahmed Nabil, Debora Greer, Christina Franco, and Pamela Kubiak. Ms. Locke is also an instructor at Manassas Ballet Academy and Russell School of Ballet. Shady Mohamed Cavalier Shady Mohamed is a professional ballet dancer from Egypt. He trained in the Russian method and later earned a degree in Choreographing and Directing after four years of university study. As a former soloist with a national ballet company, Shady has performed in Germany, Switzerland, France, Mexico, and the USA. He won first place in a national ballet competition in Egypt. Shady was previously a principal dancer with Manassas Ballet Theatre and Charlottesville Ballet. He has danced in classical ballets such as Don Quixote, Le Corsaire, The Nutcracker, La Sylphide, Coppélia, Sleeping Beauty, Swan Lake, Giselle, and Cinderella. Currently, Shady works as a freelance professional ballet dancer. |
Nutcracker Dancers in Warrenton
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Thank You to Our Local Businesses!We appreciate your support in inviting our cast into the community. We love our town and are grateful for the opportunity to showcase our talent together!
Erin's Elderberries www.erinselderberries.com
Mr. French www.misterfrenchespresso.com
Deja Brew www.dejabrewcafe.us
Red Truck Bakery https://redtruckbakery.com/
Knots to Bear https://knotstobear.com/password
Haute Cakes https://www.hautecakespastryshop.com/
Open Book https://www.openbookwarrenton.com/
Studio Luxe https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100045574824874
