<body><div>Sharing is caring! <figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=0pviL8_1Gs79HJL00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=0pviL8_1Gs79HJL00" width="1320" height="880" ></figure><figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=15JsrI_1Gs79HJL00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=15JsrI_1Gs79HJL00" width="900" height="507" ></figure>One of the things that makes ballet so captivating is the range of expression it allows dancers to explore. From precise, powerful movements to playful, spirited performances, each role brings something different to the stage.For Brighton School of Ballet senior dancer Addison Ries, this year’s 40th anniversary production of The Nutcracker offers an opportunity to showcase both sides of her dancing.<figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=25pE1L_1Gs79HJL00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=25pE1L_1Gs79HJL00" width="1320" height="880" ></figure>A senior at Brighton High School, where she is also a member of the track team, Addison has been dancing at Brighton School of Ballet for seven years. This December, she’ll take on two distinctly different roles.In Act I, Addison will portray a soldier, bringing precision, crisp movements and energetic leaps to the role as the Nutcracker dolls battle an army of fiercely adorable mice.Then, in Act II, she’ll trade the soldier’s sharp movements for the lively personality of a Marzipan soloist. It’s a chance to let loose, embrace the music and show a different side of her artistry.Together, the two roles highlight Addison’s versatility as a dancer and the range of skills she brings to the stage.As part of Brighton School of Ballet’s partnership with The Livingston Post, the production’s media sponsor, Addison is sharing behind-the-scenes glimpses of rehearsals, backstage moments and the excitement building toward opening night through the school’s weekly senior dancer Instagram takeover series.Follow along as we introduce the talented dancers bringing this beloved holiday tradition to life!See Addison and the entire cast in Brighton School of Ballet’s 40th anniversary production of The Nutcracker, Dec. 5-6, at the Brighton Center for the Performing Arts. Tickets are on sale now at www.brightonschoolofballet.com.</div></body>

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One of the things that makes ballet so captivating is the range of expression it allows dancers to explore. From precise, powerful movements to playful, spirited performances, each role brings something different to the stage. For Brighton School of Ballet senior dancer Addison Ries, this year’s 40th anniversary production of...

Behind the Curtain: Addison Ries shows her range in The Nutcracker

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One of the things that makes ballet so captivating is the range of expression it allows dancers to explore. From precise, powerful movements to playful, sp

Behind the Curtain: Addison Ries shows her range in The Nutcracker

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