Nutcracker Photo Gallery Captions
The Indiana University Bloomington Jacobs School of Music and IU Ballet Theater stage the 48th annual performance of "The Nutcracker" Dec. 1 at the Musical Arts Center. Dancers and musicians rehearsed nearly six hours every day for six weeks in preparation of the performance.
Ashley Thursby, left, as Clara, rehearses with Lauren Fadeley.
Freshman Demetria Schioldager prepares for one of her several roles during "The Nutcracker" dress rehearsal.
Sophomore Ashley Thursby sets her curls in preparation for her role as Clara in "The Nutcracker."
A Jacobs School of Music student warms up before rehearsal.
Guest conductor Sara Jobin directs Jacobs School of Music students during "The Nutcracker" rehearsal.
Elaine Sinclair, Snow Queen, waits in the wings for her cue.
Snow dancers wait for their cue to return to stage during the snow scene.
Dancers rehearse the snow scene at the Musical Arts Center.
Thomas Penman, a Harlequin Doll, delights the party guests during rehearsal.
