Dance with the Nutcracker

Well the big performance came and went, but we now have video to share! This is the dance in the party scene where Clara receives the Nutcracker as a gift. (Please note that this is a Victorian Variation on the Nutcracker. The music for Act One was particular to the 1890s, while Act Two was all Tchaikovsky.)

Janine did a fine job Sunday afternoon. She was on stage for almost the entire performance, dancing in five scenes.

Her only complaint was that she had only one performance. In fact throughout the past few days she continues to dance her part in the kitchen and around the house. She has been dealing quite well with the usual post-performance moods varying from "I'm glad that it's done" to "I miss all the attention."

Let's not forget everyone else. Sarah ran the lights. John helped with the sound and Mommy was one of the maids in the party scene.

Sunday night to celebrate the fine job everyone did, we had dinner at LuLu's Noodles in Oakland. Nothing like a bowl of Hot and Sour soup to warm you up on a cold evening. Besides, it's one of the kids' favorite places. Sarah likes the college scene and the spicy food, John likes the twice cooked pork and Janine is always up for a bowl of good soup.