Last night, for the first time in my life I went to go see a ballet. And it wasn't just ANY ballet, it was the Alberta Ballet's performance of The Nut Cracker.
3 words my friends: OH. MY. GOD.
The show was absolutely INCREDIBLE. The sets! The dancers! The music! OH MY! The ballet was accompanied by The Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra and I cannot even begin to describe how superb every single element of the show was.
Choreographed by Edmund Stripe, all music composed by Pyotr llyich Tchaikovsky and performed by some of the most talented dancers I have EVER seen on stage, this show is truly one of a kind.
Every single dancer who took the stage performed with absolute grace, professionalism and expertise - to the point where they made it seem like dancing on your tip toes or leaping through the air is as simple as breathing.
I truly don't have enough words to describe how incredible this show is. If I could recommend you see ONE show this holiday season, I would recommend it be The Nut Cracker performed by The Alberta Ballet. It's only on stage in Calgary until December 26th, so that gives you 6 days to book seats for one of the most awe-inspiring shows you will ever see.