Dance Photography: NCDT’s Nutcracker 2010

One of the many great traditions of this time of year is the annual performance of The Nutcracker.

Charlotte is blessed with an incredible dance company and the North Carolina Dance Theatre’s performances never disappoint.

This year was a bit unique as I had a chance to photograph portions of  dress rehearsals over two days with different dancers assuming some of the lead roles. One thing this called to light was NCDT’s abundance of talent as different dancers seamlessly stepped into new parts.

There are numerous performances from Dec. 10-12 & Dec. 17-19 with matinees on Saturdays and Sundays.

It’s a great way to get into the holiday spirit.

Alessandra Ball waits in the wings moments before going onstage
Alessandra Ball waits in the wings moments before going onstage
Mice await their cue
Mice await their cue
The Nutcracker
The Nutcracker
Soldiers prepare for battle
Soldiers prepare for battle
Ready for action
Ready for action
Clara dances with friends
Clara dances with friends
Justin VanWeest's Drosselmeyer is the life of the party
Justin VanWeest's Drosselmeyer is the life of the party
Drosselmeyer has everyone's attention
Drosselmeyer has everyone's attention
Clara's dream
Clara's dream
Allessandra Ball practices her Sugar Plum Fairy role
Alessandra Ball practices her Sugar Plum Fairy role
Anna Gerberich soars in her stint as the Sugar Plum Fairy
Anna Gerberich soars in her stint as the Sugar Plum Fairy
Colorful dancers
Colorful dancers
Associate artistic director Patricia McBride coaches the snowflakes as the crew cleans the stage
Associate artistic director Patricia McBride coaches the snowflakes as the crew cleans the stage
Sarah Hayes Watson jokes around during a break
Sarah Hayes Watson jokes around during a break
Footwork
Footwork
Soaring snowflake
Soaring snowflake
Snowflakes
Snowflakes
Waiting
Waiting
Hang time
Hang time
Alessandra Ball
Alessandra Ball
Jamie Dee entertains
Jamie Dee entertains
Mother Ginger and friends
Mother Ginger and friends
Mellssa Anduiza
Melissa Anduiza
In unison
In unison
Dustin Laayton and Sarah James
Dustin Laayton and Sarah James
Sarah James gets a lift
Sarah James gets a lift
Pliable pair
Intertwined
Pliable pair
Flexibility
Kara Wilkes
Kara Wilkes
In the pink
In the pink
Jamie Dee and Sasha Janes
Jamie Dee and Sasha Janes
Sasha Janes and Anna Gerberich
Sasha Janes and Anna Gerberich
Janes and Gerberich
Janes and Gerberich
Getting a lift
Getting a lift
The angels assemble
The angels assemble
Little angel
Little angel
Clara waves goodbye
Clara waves goodbye

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