Nutcracker 2013

We are coming to the close of another year, and in Milledgeville that always means it's Nutcracker time in the Georgia College Community Dance Program.  The show's 3-day run ended on Sunday.  We are proud to say that Laura did a lovely job in both of the dances her class did this year.  Even though it is one of the busiest weeks of the year for me and Laura, I think she and I have also come to look forward to it.

Heading to dance class in the auditorium the week of the show.

Laura is in Ballet III this year, and her class had two dances.  They performed as Lamb Chops with Little Bo Peep, and they also performed as Gum Drops.  This year has been special for Laura because she is in the same dance class as her best friend. 

My pretty Gum Drop.  As usual, Ms. Amelia selected beautiful, elegant costumes.

Laura and her best friend Savannah.

Part of the fun of the week is hanging out backstage.  While it can be crowded and get a little tiring, it is also a nice time where Laura and I spend time with each other and with our friends (she with the other dancers and me with the other dance moms).  Between the dress rehearsal, the special Friday morning show for area school kids and the public performances, we spent 5 show-lengths backstage over the weekend.

Laura, Savannah and Dezmine wait to perform as Lamb Chops.

Of course, some time is spent backstage playing games or watching movies on someone's iPad.

There is also lots of silliness backstage.

Savannah, Emma Kate and Laura

More silliness!

The performances were very nice.  The Lamb Chop routine was very lighthearted and fun, and the Gum Drop dance was very elegant.

Laura (middle) onstage as a Lamb Chop.

The Lamb Chops skip around Bo Peep.

Our little Lamb.

Lovely Gum Drop choreography.

Despite being very tired by the end of the run, it is always a little sad to see it all end.  When we got home from the last show on Sunday, this is how I found Laura in her room:

Reading her program, thinking about this year's show and probably already dreaming of next year's.

Gina