The Nutcracker performance has taken place in El Paso since 2009, with dancers from the El Paso Ballet Theater creating a professional-level dance performance.
The El Paso Ballet Theater has brought back its performance after one year of not being able to perform due to COVID-19.
However, throughout the pandemic, ballet students continued their classes online.
This year’s Nutcracker features home-grown dancers for a classical and contemporary dance production feature.
Loretto junior Ava Bonilla said, “ The most challenging part of performing in The Nutcracker, besides the overall strenuous activity that ballet requires, was sacrificing outside activities to commit to the long rehearsal hours.”
The Nutcracker has pushed many dancers out of their comfort zone.
This production acts as an opportunity for dancers to create memories and develop their technique.
In return, the audience provides the performers with feedback.
“My motivation came from my coaches who constantly validated us with kind words and pushed us beyond our limits,” said Bonilla.
This year’s Nutcracker performances began on December 3rd and ended on December 5th.
The Nutcracker continues to unite many ballet dancers around the world to showcase their talents.