Langley ballerina Sophia Lee returns to the Lower Mainland stage next month to perform a seasonal classic.
Ballet BC is bringing the Royal Winnipeg Ballet’s Nutcracker back to Vancouver’s Queen Elizabeth Theatre from Dec. 12 to Dec. 14
The Nutcracker follows the fearless female heroine, Clara, as her Christmas dream becomes the audience’s magical reality. Danced to the music of Tchaikovsky, Clara’s turn-of-the-century stately mansion becomes a whirlwind fantasy of live toy soldiers, dancing mice and a mischievous bear who steals the Christmas pudding.
With her Nutcracker Prince and the Sugar Plum Fairy by her side, Clara confidently overcomes all obstacles on this wild Christmas night.
Sumptuous costumes and an imaginative set design bring holiday sparkle to the stage, while a few Canadian surprises freshen up the traditional tale — audiences can expect a snowy pond hockey game and a battle on Parliament Hill to create even more ruckus on stage.
Lee, who dances as a soloist with the RWB, also performed the role of Clara in a 2012 production of the Nutcracker.
Originally from South Korea, she lived and trained in Langley, before joining the Royal Winnipeg Ballet School professional division.
She graduated from the school in 2010 and joined the RWB aspirant program for one year before being promoted directly into the Corps de Ballet.
“We are thrilled to present the Royal Winnipeg Ballet, one of Canada’s leading ballet companies, in this iconic Canadian version of the delightful Christmas story Nutcracker” said Ballet BC’s artistic director, Emily Molnar.
“Casting over 70 talented, aspiring young dancers from close to 20 dance schools across the Lower Mainland, this also gives us a chance to support the local dance community.”
Nutcracker plays the Queen Elizabeth Theatre Dec. 12 to 14. There will be 7:30 p.m. performances all three days as well as 2 p.m. matinees on Dec. 13 and 14).
Single tickets range from $35 to $98.50 and family packs (two adults, two children) range from $229 – $300 (including service charges).
Tickets can be purchased through Ticketmaster at 1-855-985-2787 or online at ticketmaster.ca.
