This year Annelise joined The Ballet Space dance school. Ever since enrollment, we have been looking forward to the school's annual production of The Nutcracker. Auditions were in the fall, and Annelise was cast as a mouse in the battle scene. 
Each Saturday in October and November, Annelise attended rehearsals, perfecting each tail twitter, whisker twitch, and pitter pattering scurry across the stage.
We heard daily about her fellow furry friends, the grandeur of the rat king, and the intense battle between the soldiers and the mice that would ultimately lead to her demise. During Annelise's dress rehearsal, I followed her around, photographing her in all of her dancing glory. As any dancer knows, they must be prepared for the long waiting periods behind stage, passing the time until they are cued to return to stage. For Annelise, this was just as exciting as being in the spotlight on stage.
Annelise is already looking forward to next year's performance. Will she be a snowflake? A Chinese dancer or maybe a party girl? Which ever it is, Annelise is sure to revel in her opportunity to be on stage under the bright lights.
5 comments:
absolutely adorable annelise!
I'd say you look alittle CHEESY! :)
Annie makes the cutest mouse! I love hearing about your kids adventures. Hopefully, blogging is not keeping you up to late ;).
In that top photograph, Annelise is so pretty! It will be fun to see her someday with makeup, and not just a painted nose and whiskers!
In that top photograph, Annelise is so pretty! It will be fun to see her someday with makeup, and not just a painted nose and whiskers!
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