First class Nutcracker
by SteveyM on 2009-12-07National Arts Centre - OttawaThe principles were top notch as expected, but I found the strength of this performance in the high quality of the entire corps. The skill level remained high even in large group dances, and we should be proud of this institution. Of particular note were the fine mouse costumes, creative sets, and the excellent work of Carrie Broda and Robert Pleschke in the 'Arabian dance', as well as the quality of the principle pair, Sarah Davey and Thiago Dos Santos, in several dances in the second act.