Today, dancers, was my extra Nutcracker Rehearsal, which played out smoothly. Here are the details that I am sure you have been anxiously awaiting…!
When I arrived at the studio, it was quiet– it had quite an empty appearance. However, I located Caroline in the dressing area where we talked until Emma and Anna arrived– they joined in our conversation. It was during this time that I learned, sadly, that Emma has some issues with her feet (inflammation of some sort– only she knows the special name). The inflammation prevents her from jumping, leaping, etc. Poor Emma; you are in my prayers!
The rehearsal, as has been said, went well. A few spacing and expression errors occurred but were easily corrected. Once again, Mr. Alex questioned us all, “Am I at a funeral or a Christmas party?” Obviously, we had a lack of smiles, but after this comment, things were better.
Much to my surprise, it was my dad who came early to pick me and Emma up from practice! He stood in the window and watched for a while; he was just in time to catch the nutcracker and Clara dance, as well as my exit. Afterward, as he, Emma and I rushed to the car, he commented on the nutcracker’s skill level which is quite high indeed. It took us five minutes to arrive at my home studio, where we found that class had not yet begun– phew!
Tomorrow morning I have my last regular ballet class before Thanksgiving Break. At six o’ clock in the evening, I have a costume fitting for The Nutcracker. I am so excited…!
