The Nutcracker "Tea with Clara"

Today was the big event, "Tea with Clara". This is an elegant high tea hosted by the Montana Ballet Co. where the cast of the Nutcracker serves tea and performs several of the dances from the Nutcracker. It is geared towards young girls (who have a hard time sitting still for the long performance of the ballet). It was a delight to see all the performers dressed up in their elaborate costumes. Lily thought they were princesses and was most enamoured with the Rose dancers and Sugar Plum Fairy. Sara K and Miss Amelia joined us. Amelia thought it was wonderful...she smiled and laughed right up until the final number. The soothing tunes finally put her to sleep. The tea was delicous as were the tea sandwiches and sweets. We also enjoyed music by the Schlender's and the bell choir. All the while snow was falling gently outside the windows. This is a wonderful event that I would recommend to anyone with younger girls. They all seemed to love being up so close to the dancers. Some of the girls even got to touch the Sugar Plum Fairy's platter dress...magical! See more photos http://picasaweb.google.com/jessndanb/TeaWithClara09