Yesterday Hamburg Ballet performed their last Nutcracker so I thought I would simply post some of my favorite pictures from the day. Enjoy!

Backstage before first act.




Getting into character...Grandmother and the drunk.



Backstage before second act as "Esmerelda".

After the last show






David
Hello Madison. Someone at Livejournal’s ballerinas community mentioned The Winger for ballet blogs. I came to check it out and am delighted that professional ballet people are blogging and posting photos of their lives. It is very inspiring to those of us who are in ballet class, but aren’t likely to become professionals. Your life looks like such FUN!
Apr 28, 2009 @ 16:45
Madison Keesler
I’m so glad that you enjoy this site! Kristin Sloan is the one to thank for the wonderful website :o)
I must say I do feel very fortunate for everything ballet has allowed me to experience and I definitely enjoy life
Thanks for your comment!
Apr 30, 2009 @ 18:27