Colorado Ballet
Ellie Caukins Opera House
Denver, CO
November 30 - December 28, 2013
The Nutcracker has become a holiday tradition for my family, just like many others. Once again, it did not disappoint.
The sets are one of the stars of the show. They are detailed and change smoothly as we move through worlds. I love the moment when the Christmas tree grows (or perhaps we are shrinking.)
The production always has such beautiful moments. The Dance of Snowflakes, complete with falling snow, is captivating. I also love the Dance of the Flowers. The beautiful colors and petal-like skirts really make you see the flowers they are portraying.
The best part is the cultural dances in the Land of the Sweets. The Chinese Tea dancer is always a highlight with his acrobatic leaps. And the Russian dancers impress as well. And, of course, there is always Mother Ginger to make us laugh. But this all leads up to the spectacular sequences featuring the Sugar Plum Fairy.
The Colorado Ballet does an exceptional job of bringing this holiday classic to live every year. No wonder so many family traditions revolve around it.
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