Get ready Black Hills — This weekend will bring magical enchantment to the Rushmore Plaza Civic Center when the Black Hills Dance Theatre presents a family Christmas tradition –The Nutcracker ballet.  This classic tale showcases numerous talents of performers throughout the Black Hills, as well as several guest performers. The ballet dancing is positively stunning, and the story line always something to see.

We thought it would be fun- - ’cause we’re all about fun — to bring to you a take on The Nutcracker from a performer’s point of view — taken from a former performer’s point of view! (Did you follow all that?)

So we bring you: The Gingerbread interviewed by a (former) Mouse:

	Mouse: What is your favorite part about being a Gingerbread?
	Gingerbread: The Dancing, of course! Oh yeah, and the costumes!
	Mouse: What do you do when you are a Gingerbread?
	Gingerbread: We do gymnastics. And cartwheels. Lots of cartwheels. I like to do cartwheels. And skipping. We do lots of skipping. Even Drosselmeyer was skipping the other day!
	Mouse: Ha! I like to skip too! When you auditioned did you want to be a Gingerbread?
	Gingerbread: Yes! A Gingerbread — or maybe a Harlequin.
	Mouse: What is a Harlequin?
	Gingerbread: A Harlequin is kind of like a joker.
	Mouse: I think I’ll just say “joker” because I can spell “joker.” I don’t think I can spell harle — what you called it.
	Gingerbread: Good idea. Yes, just say “joker.”
	Mouse: Thank you for this great interview Gingerbread! I know I’ll be there to see the Nutcracker! I can’t wait!
	Gingerbread: Thank you, Mouse!

So there you have it! I don’t know about you, but I felt like I really got the inside story from that interview.

I’m told that this version of The Nutcracker will be slightly different and follows as close as possible the E.T. A. Hoffman version of the tale. Costumes this year will also include some new attire such as mouse costumes and new party scene costumes. There are also several new additions to the set.

Guest dancers include Darius Redfern, Zachary Kapeluck, Brianna Boyle, and General McArthur Hambrick.

One thing is for certain: the Black Hills Dance Theatre’s performances of The Nutcracker will be  sure to enchant the entire family. Visit our calendar for dates and times.

	About the Gingerbread: Emily has been dancing for 6 years and currently dances at Dance Elite studio where she takes jazz and ballet. This is her second Nutcracker performance.
	About the Mouse: Kayla has been dancing for 8 years and currently dances at Dance Elite and Pure Form Dance. She performed as a mouse in the Nutcracker in 2005 and 2007.

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