Nutcracker is the most magical time

Nutcracker is the most magical time for everyone at Sacramento Ballet! It’s when dreams really do come true for so many of the people involved. From that first magical time when you have the privilege to be part of the Nutcracker as a little child until the day when you perform the Sugar Plum Fairy for the first time. Nutcracker is the most organized time at Sacramento Ballet, there are so many wonderful volunteers, over 500 children, the company dancers, and only Run & Carinne some how keep everyone and everything running perfectly.  It’s a massive production that takes lots of love, time, dedication, and a true love for what it really means to be part of the Sacramento Ballet’s Nutcracker. 

I had the privilege to be part of this amazing company and  perform for them for 7 seasons, but it was during the Nutcracker season when we all grew as dancers, challenged ourselfs, discovered who we are as artists, and inspired the next generations to come. I was lucky to have performed pretty much most of the roles in the Nutcracker from Sugar Plum, Snow Queen, Arabian, Spanish, Flowers, Marzipan, Snow Flakes, Doll but my favorite time was when I happen to be off stage and I could watch the 1st Act.  It was great to see Ron perform! and nteract with the children. He never pretended or acted, it was all real. He meant every gesture, every laugh, every tender hug and we all were transformed just for that time to this magical place where all our dreams came true.  I can only speak from my experiences, but they will be forever in my heart.  The beauty of this magical Nutcracker is that, it’s bigger then any of us and it will be passed on to many more beautiful, talented, inspiring dancers.  Without Ron & Carinne's vision and life time dedication, none of these dreams would have been possible. All of my dreams did come true with Sacramento Ballet!

Angelica Burgos