The Nutcracker

It's the epitome of all things Christmas. This version even had the Grinch. I was so glad to take photos at this event, all thanks to the Quinte Ballet School of Canada and the dancers who didn't seem to mind that I hung out backstage in a cramped spot for the entire first act.

Girls on stage. Photo by Rachel Psutka. 

Main male dancer. Photo by Rachel Psutka.

Clara celebrates with her nutcracker. Photo by Rachel Psutka.

Arabian dance. Photo by Rachel Psutka.

Sugar plum fairy and her cavalier. Photo by Rachel Psutka.

Waltz of the flowers. Photo by Rachel Psutka.

Sugar plum fairy, watched on by a teacher. Photo by Rachel Psutka.

What fun.