Ballet Havasu performing The Nutcracker play at Rotary Park. Photo by Phaedra Veronique
LAKE HAVASU CITY – The Nutcracker Ballet made another comeback this year to warm the community’s hearts for the holiday season. The three-day show took place on Friday, December 13 at Rotary Park ending with a matinee viewing on Sunday, December 15.
The presentation was created by nonprofit dance school Ballet Havasu. Currently the school ranges from beginners to seasoned performers.
With previous shows such as last year’s Swan Lake, and this spring’s Giselle Act II and Noah’s Ark, Ballet Havasu continues to charm audiences with their ongoing productions.
The Nutcracker is a timeless classic about a young girl named Clara. The girl is given a nutcracker doll by her eccentric Uncle Drosselmeyer, a skilled clockmaker that also makes life sized clockwork toys. The story brought viewers into the innocent dream of Clara and her Nutcracker Prince.
However, conflict does arise when the prince has to fight an army of large mice with his toy soldiers. With original scores by famous Russian Composer Pyotr Tchaikovsky, the tale still continues to enchant audiences yearly all over the world.
Many residents of Havasu attended the show on opening night. Attendees were able to purchase snacks, souvenirs, and hot chocolate. Many brought their own chairs and blankets and cozied up on a frosty winter night to enjoy the spectacular holiday adventure.
The shows were free to the public; however, Ballet Havasu was accepting a donation of $10 in order to maintain dance instructions for their students and have shows like the Nutcracker thrive in Lake Havasu. To learn more about Ballet Havasu’s classes and upcoming performances, visit Ballet Havasu.
Phaedra Veronique
