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For the 2008 holidays, Kayla auditioned for and was selected to play the roll of "Clara" for her dance school's production of
The Nutcracker. They did two sold-out shows at the Kirkland Performing Arts Center on January 10, 2009. Here are some photos of the performance.
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Before The Nutcracker, the jazz, tap, and hip hop classes perform. This is Kayla's jazz class.The WSD Jazz Company.It's almost Nutcracker showtime!The Nutcracker opens at the Christmas party, where Clara receives a Nutcracker doll as a gift.Clara's friends have all brought their dolls to the party.The doll dance continues.Clara's friends all admire the Nutcracker.The friends prepare to say goodbye to Clara.Clara watches while other guests dance at the party.Clara waves goodbye to her friends.Clara shows off the Nutcracker again.Some classic dancing during the Clara soloWith the guests gone, Clara dances a solo with the Nutcracker.Clara starts to get a little tired.The solo continues.After all the dancing, Clara is getting tired.At last, Clara lays down ...... and falls asleep to dream of the Nutcracker Prince.Kind Uncle Drosselmeier collects up Clara ...... and puts her to bed.In her dream, the mice become life size.The dream becomes a nightmare as the mice attack Clara.Clara awakens and the mice shrink awayThe Nutcracker Prince and his soldiers come to Clara's rescue.Clara is frightened by the battle.Oh dear!After the mice are defeated, Clara is distraught by the dream.The 'adult' Clara comes to Clara in her dream to comfort her.Clara dances a duet with her adult self.Leaning on her future self.Clara is happy to be comfortedClara strikes the "high fifth" position.Clara - the young and old - play togetherThe pair strike another pose.After the duet, the snowflakes outside come to life to dance for Clara.In the dream, Clara goes to "The Land of Sweets" where the China Tea dance for her (including our friend Annie!)After all the dances, the Land of Sweets waves goodbye to Clara.Clara waves goodbye to the Land of Sweets.Clara bows to the Land of Sweets.The show ends with just Clara and the Nutcracker alone.As all prima ballerinas, Kayla gets a dozen roses after the show