Where’s Amy attended a special presentation of the Indiana Ballet Conservatory’s “The Nutcracker” at the Palladium Nov. 24. I was invited to attend a VIP reception and went backstage to mingle with some of the talented young dancers. Founding Artistic Director Alyona Yakovleva-Randall and the professional IBC faculty presented the classic Russian version for audiences of all ages to enjoy. Carmel residents Kaitlin Casavan and Clara Crane were pure magic in the roles of Princess Masha and young Masha at the evening performance. The cast and crew delivered a wonderful production with beautiful dancing, music and holiday joy. If you missed this special presentation at the Palladium, you can catch it Dec. 14-15 at the Tobias Theatre at Newfields in Indianapolis. It’s become a tradition for Where’s Amy to attend IBC’s ‘Nutcracker’ every year. I highly recommend it for your entire family and friends. For more, visit indianaballetconservatory.org
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From left, Michael Hemmerly (Carmel), Jami Casavan (Westfield) and Estevan Mizimakoski (Fishers).
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From left, Alla and Alex Morozov (Carmel) with dog, Snoopy, and Alyona Yakovleva-Randall (Carmel).
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From left, Kaitlin Casavan (Westfield) and Clara Crane (Carmel).
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From left, Arabella Kimball (Fishers), Eva Marsden (Carmel) and Lily Murphy (Zionsville).
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From left, Sophia Gladkov (Carmel), Ashlie Rohan (Carmel) and Nina Manwani (Carmel).
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IBC founding Artistic Director Alyona Yakovleva-Randall (Carmel) receives flowers.
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Wilmara and Robert Manuel (Carmel).
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From left, Sergey Sergiev (Carmel), Tatiana Yakovleva (Carmel), Alyona Yakovleva-Randall (Carmel), Mary Larimore (Carmel) and Tatiana Pali (Carmel).
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From left, Jerry Torr (Carmel), Donna and Richard Deer (Carmel) Marisol Buchcanan (Geist) and Dana Carroll (Carmel).
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Kay Pauszek (Geist), left, and Kim Murphy (Geist).
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Marisol and Chad Buchanan (Geist).
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Rachel Goddard (Carmel), left, and Suzy and Chris Grifa (Westfield).
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From left, Tatiana Pali (Carmel), Alyona Yakovleva-Randall (Carmel), Missy Rust (Fishers) and Hayley Kolker (Carmel).