For two years, my daughter Alexandra was the lead child actress portraying Clara in the ballet Nutcracker performed by Nevada Ballet Theater for Las Vegas’ professional ballet company. Student of the academy were offered part from Ginger Snaps to support roles in many of the major dances. We were so proud of how well she performed in the lead role. My wife and I went to so many performances that we know each scene by name and can identify the appropriate music for that scene.

I stated elsewhere that one of my biggest regrets is the fact that my mother did not live long enough to see these performances. She loved musicals, the theater and the ballet.