Nutcracker Descriptive Writing

Entering a large venue, walking on what seemed to be a mile long stage, knowing that all eyes are staring at me. Stage lights flood the stage, music begins. Being backstage, anxious to get on stage and perform. This is what happened on my first Nutcracker show in the Party Scene. It was a cherished and unforgettable moment and a thrilling feeling I will never forget. In those minutes, I knew dancing was an enjoyment for me. It was a day in December, my friends and I were walking up to the auditorium where Salt Creek Ballet was having their annual Nutcracker performance. We arrived in the crowded and chaotic dressing room where the fumes of hair spray and fluffy, shiny, laced, and glittered costumes were tossed around the room. Many dancers
All of us, were the first scene, and together, were allowed on the stage to warm up and make sure we know what we are doing. I suddenly had a funny feeling in my stomach that I had never felt. I wondered, had my dad, brothers and sister arrived to watch me perform. Before I knew it, the music started and me and seven other sparkling and shiny dresses were dancing on to the stage. I immediately looked into the audience and made eye contact with my family; my smile grew bigger and the horrible feeling in my stomach had gone away. The Nutcracker music always made me feel a certain way and it make me want to dance my heart out on the
We proceeded to releve, plie, and jete across the taped stage. For the finale, we each had our turn for a bow to the audience. When it was my turn, my whole family cheered and it brought the biggest smile onto my face and what I thought was a perfect way to end the show, the audience applauded and I adored every single cheer and shout. At the end, we all took a bow together and proceeded off the stage. I remember walking off the stage feeling excited, proud and ready to do it all over again. After the show, my mom came backstage with a dozen roses just for me. It was the first of many roses to