From December 13 - 22 of 2011, the Central Florida Ballet embarked on its first performance tour of "The Nutcracker". Thirty-five dancers and parents made the trip overseas to Sibiu, Romania where performances were held in collaboration with the Teatrul de Balet Sibiu. From flying overseas, to counting lei (Romanian dollars), communicating with the locals, and traveling the countryside it was truly an experience to remember for a lifetime. Since many of you were not able to join us on the trip, we thought we would bring Romania to YOU! Join us as we take a tour through the pictures below and check back soon for more updates and video! Have a question on our experience? Post a comment below!
The Christmas Market held in the main plaza of Sibiu. Our dancers found many homemade gifts for their friends and family here. During the evenings, traditional Romanian dances were held on a large stage and you could ride bumper cars or take a walk around with a horse! Click Here for a live web cam of the market!
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Streets in Sibiu with so much detail. Did you know Sibiu is one of the oldest towns in Romania?
Dancers: Kailey Withee, Cassandra LeRette, and Margaret MacNeil pose in front
of one of the many 'Nutcracker' poster sightings around town.
A close up view of the 'Nutcracker' poster...
Buildings along the main plaza street...
Dancers take a moment to relax in the dressing room and form a massage line
before the fourth 'Nutcracker' performance.
Side entrance to the theater (known as "Casa de Cultură a Sindicatelor")
Large poster on the front of the theater. It was huge!
View from the street below...
Beginning of the Snow Scene..Soloists: Reina Yagura and Bogdan Plopeanu perform the Snow pas de deux.
The Snow Scene ends with the dancers waving goodbye to Maria and Prince Nikita...
Did you visit the castle of the popular Dracula? dont you know that it is worth to visit too? it is one of my favorite place to visit when im in romania.
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