Sure, the gifts and eggnog are nice. But we love the holiday season for one reason: "The Nutcracker." Who doesn't get caught up in the merriment after a lively performance of the classic ballet?
So we decided to round up a few picture-perfect moments on Twitter this week to show everyone why we love "The Nutcracker" so much. From the intricate costumes to the makeup and tight buns, we found some great snaps... including some backstage selfies.
Did you know the Sugar Plum Fairy wears two spectacular tutus in @BostonBallet #Nutcracker? http://t.co/8ZRfx2Bepg pic.twitter.com/JmmLY2MlT0
— Boston.com A&E (@BostonAE) December 9, 2013
#TGIF #Nutcracker http://t.co/up1apOldsp pic.twitter.com/5zdZOsYXVn
— Miami City Ballet (@MiamiCityBallet) December 13, 2013
Enter @sfballet's #Nutcracker contest to win a New Year's Prize: http://t.co/T1Gmlenfsj pic.twitter.com/J0q8ILRgTJ
— Sheri Leblanc (@Sheri_ls) December 11, 2013
[FESTIVE PLAYLIST] Our dancers reveal their favorite holiday tunes: http://t.co/qhySFi7LLI #Nutcracker #3DaysToGo pic.twitter.com/wpgCDnXNxO
— San Francisco Ballet (@sfballet) December 8, 2013
Bouquet of waltzing flowers for that special someone? #Nutcracker TIX make the perfect gift! http://t.co/XvaiQbAebU pic.twitter.com/IG40xmEHW0
— Miami City Ballet (@MiamiCityBallet) December 13, 2013
Completely normal #nutcracker @The_Gunnn @bjwdancer @chasebenjamin3 @juliapadavona @haii_its_mayaa @julianaroseeee pic.twitter.com/8wIJlEk6ny
— Justine Seymour (@JustineSeymour5) December 11, 2013
One more okay. #hey #nutcracker pic.twitter.com/tPnEeEaVRw
— Mallory Scout Moon (@ballerina_mally) December 14, 2013
PHOTOS: Pacific NW #Ballet’s #Nutcracker at @McCawHall: http://t.co/NLhVdtv9B6 (pix: @jordanbstead, @seattlepi) pic.twitter.com/fYI1P462OY
— seattlepi (@seattlepi) December 1, 2013
Happy #Nutcracker opening night to @nycballet! pic.twitter.com/Bpm2FcwKiP
— Lincoln Center (@LincolnCenter) November 29, 2013
Those were the days! Here is me dancing in the #Nutcracker in the Chinese variation ;-) pic.twitter.com/XR1WBt41CF
— Leyla Gulen (@LeylaGulenFOX24) December 11, 2013
this is happening. #nutcracker #thankskaycee pic.twitter.com/lGJ2VxAmkf
— ajana ♡ (@ajanadanielle) December 14, 2013
Hello my name is Russian. #nutcracker pic.twitter.com/Lku4Mx8rbb
— Merry Christmal (@ballerina_mally) December 14, 2013
Doin toys makeup! ゚ムヘ #nutcracker #openingnight pic.twitter.com/5TZ6X3yjfP
— Sarah Myers (@smyers_6) December 14, 2013
So blessed to have such amazing opportunities ゚メワ゚ムᆵ #SugarPlum #nutcracker pic.twitter.com/2l4Fyk0C7l
— lindsay (@LindsayNavarre) December 14, 2013
What's YOUR favorite onstage moment in #Nutcracker? pic.twitter.com/DFAEGHt0ru
— San Francisco Ballet (@sfballet) December 13, 2013
It’s final dress. Our chocolates are dancing. It’s go time! #nutcracker @SDCivicTheatre http://t.co/dqEWEehYi9 pic.twitter.com/JGbw6zuwkZ
— California Ballet (@CalBallet) December 13, 2013
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