PREVIEW: Goh Ballet's "The NUTCRACKER"

The anticipation to watch the incredible NUTCRACKER is literally killing my little girl. She has been waiting for weeks to see this show. And its extra special because its the 10th Anniversary Production of Goh Ballet Nutrcracker at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre.

We had an amazing opportunity to go behind the scenes rehearsal session and it was awesome. And cannot wait for the OPENING NIGHT this Friday December 21. Not only is it Goh Ballet's 10th Anniversary of the Nutcracker, but it is also our first time going to the ballet so it's a very special time for our little family.

Goh Ballet’s The Nutcracker announces stars of American Ballet Theatre for the roles of the Sugar Plum Fairy and Cavalier Prince. Devon Teuscher and Alexandre Hammoudi will headline these iconic roles making their debut performances in Vancouver.

These two powerhouse dancers Devon Teuscher has been with the American Ballet Theatre for 8 years and was appointed Principal dancer in 2017 which is a huge achievement. Alexandre Hammoudi has an incredible background studying in the Paris Opera Ballet and at the young age of 16 years old, became the member of the National Ballet of Cuba. He later joined the American Ballet Theatre as a member in 2004 and appointed to a Soloist in 2012.

This incredible show will have a cast of over 250 dancers that represent Vancouver’s top performing artists. The local and international cast will perform to choreography set by Emmy award winner and Canadian choreographer Anna-Marie Holmes. Members of the Vancouver Opera Orchestra will provide live musical accompaniment for each performance.

During the rehearsal we got a little taste of the magic of the Nutcracker. We all got swept into the story, the movements of the dancers, their facial expressions and body language told the story without any words. We can definitely see why thousands of families in the Lower Mainland return time and again to see this incredible production, some even making this a family tradition to see this amazing production every time the Holiday season rolls around.

A little about Goh Ballet

Vancouver has been home to Goh Ballet, a vibrant, innovative and diverse dance organization since 1978. Goh Ballet is synonymous with excellence, training talent and fostering the presentation of classical ballet.

Goh Ballet encompasses classical and contemporary ballet, jazz, character, and national dance. Goh Ballet have had performance tours all around the world from the People's Republic of China, Malaysia, Hong Kong and France just to name a few. The dancers of Goh Ballet are apart of world renowned companies.

This incredible production will run from December 21st-23rd, 2018 at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre, Vancouver. For more information go www.gohnutcracker.com to purchase your tickets.

Trust me when I say the rehearsal was nothing but incredible and I can only imagine what the opening night will be like. Be on the lookout if your not following us on Instagram because I will definitely be doing a lot of stories that night.

Thank you so much for reading along. I'd love to know some of your family traditions that you take part in once the holidays roll around.

And before you go an incredible little sneak peek video of this production.