Annual Production of the Nutcracker

This year The Nutcracker was danced at the Memorial Auditorium at Montclair State University the weekend of December 11th, 2009.

Praise for our 2009 Production

Dear Leath,

The Nutcracker I saw was great! excuse me! It's not just about missing a landing or a pirouette it's the joy the kids who are dancing their hearts out are bringing to the audience.... and that your company has in spades and that, my friend, is YOUR heart they are giving to the public... that is way beyond the technique... A show isn't a success because of the success of the technical aspects but, at least in my view, it's because of that joy and you have given your company that blessing far beyond the technique.... (and oh by the way.... the technique is amazing-it was hard to believe that the girls were from your company and not guests!... they were at least as good as the male guests!)

Please tell them I said so.
Thanks for a lovely evening of NUTCRACKER!
I wish you and yours the Happiest and Brightest of Holiday Seasons.
Much love
Denny

Denny Berry
Production Dance Supervisor
Associate Choreographer
THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA

Praise For Our 2008 Production

"Bravo!!! You must be soo proud of your dancers...they were terrific. My kids told me Clara was Sara who came to our school and she's 14 and they love her! You went all out for your 10th anniversary. Our students were coveting their souvenirs from the cannon fire. They are funny. Really, the parents, teachers and our VP thought it was wonderful. He (VP) was very impressed with the knowledge of the children and how they immediately recognized the dancers who came to WW. Please know that you have made a difference in their lives forever. My boys were leaping across the classroom when we got back, and my first instinct was to pull them back, but I thought why not. Congratulations and thank you!"

"I can't go to bed without saying thank you for that beautiful performance this afternoon. It was the best you've ever done. The new choreography and extra bits of business really refresh the piece. You're a miracle worker and Nutz has just gotten better and better each year, but this was the topper. You have such a wonderful gift for working with kids and it shows every year. I was pleased that the audience, which has usually provided an overlay of murmuring during past performances, were so still and quiet. To keep kids that age so attentive for two hours is a testament to your ability to bedazzle and hook them. You're a genius.And where did you get that beautiful young Clara? I think she's got real possibilities for a career. She just looks the part of a ballerina and is such a fine dancer already at such a tender age. Think what she'll be by the time she's 18.Thanks again and congratulations for another triumph."

2008 Photos

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