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Chappaqua Student Featured in Holiday Ballet Classic

Amanda Kraus, a junior at Horace Greeley High School, will be dancing the coveted role of 'Sugarplum Fairy' in the Greenwich Ballet Academy's production of The Nutcracker.  In past years this role has been danced by Principal dancer Irina Dvorenko of American Ballet Theater. "I am so honored to be given this opportunity - I really can't believe it!" said Amanda. Amanda has danced in four different Nutcracker productions, in various roles, including ‘Polichinelle’ with the NYC Ballet, and 'Clara' with the SUNY Purchase Conservatory. Amanda’s ballet training began at age 7, and at age 9, was accepted into the School of American Ballet, where she danced every children's role with the NYC Ballet. After a couple of years, Amanda left to explore other dance styles. She danced competitively for four years at Westchester Dance Academy, winning a national title. Amanda returned to classical ballet last year and was happy to find quality training outside of NYC.  Greenwich Ballet Academy offers pre--professional training in Vaganova technique with small class sizes and Russian faculty.  Along with Amanda, Chappaqua's Allison Chen, a 6th grader, will dance 'Marzipan', and 1st grader Meredith Lee will play a mouse.  Returning as 'Clara' is Elisabeth Beyer of Rye.  The Nutcracker will take place December 7th and 8th in the Greenwich High School Auditorium.  Online ticket sales available at www.greenwichballetacademy.org

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