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| - Let me start by saying that we came into Las Vegas looking to see a show, Cirque, but seeing as the prices were extremely high, we gave up. Luckily, my boyfriend was looking online and asked if they had a ballet company in the area. I did know that this company existed, however, I did not realize that they performed so close to downtown, so I suggested we look up the trailer for the show.
We had just came into town from watching the Joffrey Nutcracker (new this year by Wheeldon) and I was afraid that this one would not size next to that one. But, since I am a ballet dancer myself, I said "why not", especially since audition season is coming up.
Tickets were little pricey, but I saw that they had $30 nosebleeds, which again put me in fear since I thought we wouldn't be able to see anything, but I was wrong. There are no bad seats at the Smith Center, and they had a student discount, so we got $8 off the ticket (yahoo!!!).
I must say that I have never been as enchanted as I was seeing this company dance. It wasn't as traditional as I wanted it to be, for my boyfriend, since the Joffrey production was more broadway-esque, and anything but traditional (still spectacular). However, I must say that I was enchanted. I felt like any of the little kids whose eyes were popped wide open hanging onto the railings. I have never felt that way, so I suggest that if you are in town and would like to see professional and magical productions, give this company a chance! We both agreed that this was a much more magical experience than the Joffrey show (both still equally good!).
It was nice as a date, since almost everyone was dressed so fancy (even more than I have seen anywhere else). Just give it a shot! :)
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