We just got home from seeing the "Nutcracker" ballet at the University of Buffalo. We sat on the third row, and were fairly close to the action.
I found that I was amazed by several things during the performance: A) The dancers standing on their tiptoes(even the babies), B)The dancers ability to wiggle their pointed feet (in unison), and C) the lack of at least some shorts or something on the male dancers.
The costumes and sets were very colorful, but the constant pointing of toes and wiggling of calf muscles was very distracting. At one point, these 5 or 6 year olds came out in full length angel costumes...right to the floor. When they stood on their tiptoes, their dresses were about two inches off of the floor, allowing a glimpse of their feet, which looked like two twirling Tic-Tacs. It was quite disconcerting.
Just watching the dancers made me want a muscle relaxer...I can only imagine the pain they must all be in, especially their pointy little devil feet. At least it was entertaining, and Red Lobster was still open afterwards. As long as Red Lobster is in the picture...I can do ballet anytime.
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