The Nutcracker
2009
Principal Artists:
Laura Valentín Principal Dancer with Balleteatro Nacional de Puerto Rico as Snow Queen and Sugar Plum Fairy
José Rodríguez Principal Dancer with Balleteatro Nacional de Puerto Rico as Snow King and Cavalier
Guest Artists:
Hardin Minor as Dr. Drosselmeyer
Odemar Ocasio as Toy Soldier, Spanish, and the Christmas Rose's Danseur
Tommy Robbins as Rat King, Caviar (Russian Trepak), and Waltz Danseur
Aureo Andino as Harlequin, Arabian Prince, and Waltz Danseur
Lead CYB Company Cast:
Megan Poole as Clara
Jessica Mantekas as The Christmas Rose (Lead Waltz)
and featuring the members of the Charlotte Youth Ballet Company
photography: Leslie Hall of SunshinePhotosNC