nutcracker waltz of the snowflakes????
hi im doing the nutcracker for my ballet production this year and im in the waltz of the snowflakes, i have tried to reasearch about it but there is nothing much about the dance in the internet, does anyone know anything about the dance??? thanks
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For nutcracker tape to watch it on utube or site like that.
I am not really sure what it’s about, but it is really beautiful. Google it.
very gentle, waltzy. Use your arms very softly and hold each position. It’s a beautiful number. try Youtube.
Here is a bunch of videos from youtube:
Nutcracker is a classic ballet, I’m sure you can borrow a DVD or a VHS from your library.
That’s a great part. I was also in the Nutcracker this year. It really depends on where you dance at as to what your part will be. At my dance acadamy, it is different than the SF one or OAK one.
Any DVD or video of ‘Nutcracker’ will show the waltz. The general idea is that a few girls run on, representing the beginning of the snowfall, then others join in as the snow falls more thickly. There is constant movement & shifting patterns. The general mood is ‘otherworldly & magical.’ It’s the overall effect that matters, not individual performances, so relax & enjoy the opportunity. You are representing snow, so no acting or personality is required – you are a corps de ballet. You will all need to know exactly where you are going at all times. It’s quite a long piece – about 7 mins – so you will need stamina. Sometimes something representing snow falls from the flies that helps to create the effect. There is also a chorus of voices to add to the effect. Good luck with your production.