Madeline Dwyer of Morrisville will perform in Boston Ballet’s production of Mikko Nissinen’s version of “The Nutcracker” in 14 of 44 performances scheduled Nov. 28 to Dec. 31 at the Boston Opera House.
Her roles are Tea and the Second Regiment Soldier.
This is Dwyer’s first year as a student at Boston Ballet School. Now 15, she began her dance career at age 4. She attended Stowe Dance Academy in Stowe for 10 years, where she developed her passion for ballet.
She has earned performance awards in numerous regional dance competitions, and participated in summer programs with the School of American Ballet, American Ballet Theatre and Koltun Ballet Academy.
Dwyer is currently enrolled in Northeastern University’s NUVision High School and the Boston Ballet School’s Pre-Professional program.
She is one of nearly 250 other young dancers from around New England cast in “The Nutcracker.” Three different casts will take on various roles during Boston Ballet’s 44 performances.
Artistic Director Mikko Nissinen and Robert Perdziola chose to set the new production in the early 1800s, in what many know as the “Jane Austen era.” Over 350 costumes were created, each handmade and custom painted to match Perdziola’s exquisite designs. The innovative sets contain extensive amounts of moving scenery.
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