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A three-part ode to a fairy tale classic
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Posted on Dec 23 2004
One meaning for “nutation” is oscillatory movement of the axis of a rotating body. “Casse-Noisette” is the original name for The Nutcracker. What follows is a three part poetic glance at the production of The Nutcracker, a fairy ballet in two acts, performed by Glushko’s Academy on Saipan in December 2004.
Nutcracker Nutation
Part I—Practice
one two three ballerinas being born
elementary steps rushing home
picking up the kids ballet today
practice try it again
French dance terms
new steps learned as muscles begin to build friends smile
students spin
moves in the studio
sprightly and supple
proud parents
tiny tots twirl and
play and pirouette
Part II—Production
backstage
tension mounts
where’s the nutcracker
in the audience noise increases
ballerinas ready
opening night grace and beauty convene in classic ballet
flowers dance mice merrily march in music delights
on stage and off movement with meaning memories are made
curtain calls as flowers dance again applause bravo cheers
Part III – Performers
Tatiana Bolshuhina prima ballerina floats
arms and legs aflutter
Ludmila Telius on her husband’s shoulders
aerial flight
Daniel Kurynov leaping lightly leads a
Family connection
Nikolai Kalabin continues Casse-Noisette
culture connection
(Joe Connolly)
