The 2013 Sugar Plum Faries!

The iconic role of The Sugar Plum Fairy in Clara's Dream- a nutcracker story is shared by two, more than deserving, young ladies in 2013. Marya and Maddie have both danced lead and title roles with City Center Ballet in the past, but this will be both of their first performances as The Sugar Plum Fairy. The Sugar Plum Fairy is the queen of The Land of Sweets. She welcomes Clara and the Nutcracker Prince to her land after they bravely defeat the Rat King and Journey through the snow in The Pine Forest. The Fairy asks the sweets to dance for Clara and her prince to thank them for defeating the evil Rat King.  Once each of the countries has performed The Sugar Plum Fairy herself, along with her Cavaliere dance a beautiful pas de deux to conclude the night.  Also, look for a post later about the fabulous tutu that was crafted by City Center Ballet's very talented costume designer!

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Maddie

Maddie has performed with City Center Ballet for 5 seasons.  She is a Junior at Lebanon High School.  Past notable roles include Dew Drop and Marzipan in Clara's Dream-A Nutcracker Story, Myrtha in Giselle, a Winter Fairy in Cinderella, and solo appearances in many Corps de Ballet pieces.
Maddie's first role with City Center Ballet was as a Dwarf in Cinderella in 2009.
Maddie will also appear in Clara's Dream- a nutcracker story as a snowflake in Waltz of the Snowflakes and Marzipan.Maddie is most looking forward to working with Andre Teixeira on pas de deux work, something that is totally new to her. She is excited to take on this new and exciting challenge.
Maddie's favorite thing about being The Sugar Plum Fairy is working in a character that is very different from things she's done in the past. It's refreshing but also very technically challenging. (Oh and of course, getting to wear the gorgeous new tutu made by Mrs. Lurie!)

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Marya

Marya has performed with City Center Ballet for 6 seasons.  She is a Senior at Hanover High School. Past notable roles include Arabian, Marzipan, and Clara  in Clara's Dream- a nutcracker story, Giselle in Giselle, Cinderella  in Cinderella, and solo appearances in many Corps de Ballet pieces. 

Marya's first role with City Center Ballet was as a Mini-Garland in The Sleeping Beauty in 2007.

Marya will also appear in Clara's Dream- a nutcracker story as Marzipan and a Snowflake.

Marya is most looking forward to the challenge of such an iconic role as Sugar Plum. 

Marya's favorite thing about being The Sugar Plum Fairy is the beautiful music in the pas de deux and, of course, the tutu and tiara :)