LOCAL DANCERS EARN PLUM ROLES IN BALLET WEST'S 'THE NUTCRACKER'

[Thanks to Kelly and Dave Ostergar for this... ACO]

Choreographed by Ballet West Founder William Christensen, "The Nutcracker"had its Utah premiere in 1955. That first year, Christensen used guest artists in primary roles and drew on children from several Salt Lake dance studios to fulfill additional parts. The result was one cast of 75 local dancers. This year, Ballet West auditioned nearly 500 children from Salt Lake City, Ogden, Provo and surrounding areas for the coveted children's role, resulting in four casts of young dancers. The use of local dance students for the annual Nutcracker performances has been a holiday tradition. Congratulations to the following 2007 Nutcracker kids cast members! Noah Ostergar's name is listed in this article from the Salt Lake Deseret News 11/25/2007.
5 beavers to Noah for trying out and making it He will perform Dec. 12-17th. We will send reviews then.