'Tis the season!
Not holiday, but Nutcracker Season.
While the rest of the world may be present shopping and hanging Christmas lights, the ballet world is in rehearsal...every weekend.
So to kick off the nuttiest time of the year, the internet's resident pointe shoe fairy is here to help y'all get in the spirit!
It is so fun to see all the different versions of Nutcracker that everyone does - from local mom and pop studios, to the big, professional ballet companies. Such a great way for young dancers to learn some iconic repertory and get some more stage/performance time.
For pointe shoes....Nutcracker is a liiiittle more stressful. As dancers fatigue, so do their shoes, and this time of year can be pointe shoe killers!
What's your favorite part of the Nutcracker? Are you going to see any performances of this classic ballet this year? Let us know in the comments!