Michelle Acke | Beyond the Nutcracker Character Interview

Written By Ballet 5:8

It’s time to celebrate our Fifth Anniversary performances Beyond the Nutcracker this December! Ballet 5:8’s twist on the holiday classic leads to story of the very first Christmas and takes us on a journey around the world as we see impact of the birth of Jesus in every culture. We’ve asked a few of the Studio Company and Guest Artist dancers featured in the performance to share about their role and what they enjoy most about dancing in this joy-filled ballet.

Studio Company Member, Michelle Acke

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Q. What is your name, age and city of residence?

A. My name is Michelle Acke, I am 15 years old, and I live in Homer Glen.

Q. What is role in Beyond the Nutcracker?

A. This year I will be performing the roles of Snow, French and Roses corps, and I also perform the Spanish lead with James Wainwright. Spanish is a spicy but joyful piece.

Q. What do you enjoy most about this role?

A. We use a lot of eye contact with each other to create even more energy and excitement, and we have our sparkly ruffled dresses which brings the Spanish culture to life. I am very excited to perform this role!

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