Category Archives: Nutcracker

My Son’s First Professional Nutcracker Performance

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No matter how many times the parent of a dancer sees the Nutcracker, it’s always different when your own child Read More →

Off to Germany to See the Nutcracker…and a Particular Mouse

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After much back and forth, I’m off to Germany to see Julian for the first time since he left in Read More →

Cooking, Mice, Russian, Variations, and Auditions

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It’s been a while since I wrote anything about Julian. Since some of you may be wondering, here’s the news Read More →

Getting a Dance Start in the Nutcracker

The Christmas season has ended, but I’d like to make mention of the fact that many a young male dancer Read More →

Dance Stores and Studios that Don’t Meet Dancin’ Boys Needs

OMG! When you really need a dance belt, you can never find one. A dance store should not call itself Read More →

On to YAGP and 2nd Stage…

Nutcracker’s over for another year. Julian did a great job. He looked quite regal in red and white, and his Read More →

My Jewish Son Opens as the Prince in the Nutcracker Tomorrow!

Oy! My nice Jewish boy appears tomorrow on the big stage–the San Jose Center for Performing Arts–as the one and Read More →

Speeding Towards Nutcracker Performances

OMG! I can’t keep up with everything. November notoriously is a terribly busy month for me and for Julian. I Read More →