The Nutcracker

There are two activities that I participate in, both pertaining to the performing arts. These include dance and orchestra. There are so many clearly defined differences in the two, like how one dresses for it, the styles, and the equipment that is needed for the activity. There are also many similarities though, and not just that they are performing arts. Some similarities include showing off in front of an audience. The first difference, the dress attire, is one of the biggest differences. For…

The Romantic Era started and ended from 1820-1900. An overview would be the transition from classical to Romantic, of Beethoven, who broke the boundary rules and attached everything together between the two. Because it was Beethoven, he made it okay and possible to have changes and still acceptable. This talented and strong/brave individual changed music for the better and did what he felt and wanted, with his unique personality came his unique composed music. After Beethoven music changed to…

The South takes part in ample traditions, which are normally family traditions where I am from. Since the holidays are coming up, people see more of these traditions due to the time of the year. In “A Christmas Memory,” Buddy and his cousin cut down a Christmas tree and decorate it together. In many towns in the South, there are Christmas tree farms. If one has ever been to a Christmas tree farm, one will see all of the families coming to cut down their tree. There are also traditions for other…

thought that by age four I could sit quietly. In her wisdom, she knew once the orchestra was introduced it wouldn't take long, and I would drop all interest in telling the person next to me all about my new red firetruck. I was mesmerized by the Nutcracker and barely blinked as the stage came to life with color and story. I can even remember the smells – odd for a child, but all my senses were put on high alert as I took it all in. I consciously realize the thread of grace that was so…

Growing up in an artistic household,there had never been a time that dance was not present in my life. At an early age, I was exposed to the arts and show business and nothing intrigued me more. I would spend countless hours backstage of my mother’s performances, frolicking in her makeup and playing make-believe. I fell in love with everything the theater had to offer and eventually it became my second home. As I grew older, and my motor skills emerged, nothing and no one could restrain me from…

fruits. The tradition was brought to almost every home someone can see driving by in people’s windows. Christians loved the idea and soon royal families started the tradition. The nutcracker, gingerbread houses, and the advent calendar all originate from Germany. Each item has a story to tell. The store of the nutcracker was told to be a hero and later became a Russian ballet. The gingerbread house originates from the Grimm tale of Hansel und Gretel. The Advent Calendar was originally made…

The Dallas Symphony Orchestra and Chorus presented a beautiful concert called Christmas Pops. The concert had sing-along carols to sacred choruses, this is a must see concert for anyone wanting to enjoy the perfect holiday season music. Throughout the concert, pieces from different musical eras were played from baroque period to the classical period to present day. By being able to hear multiple pieces from different eras all combined into one concert was an amazing experience just because I was…

Once upon there lies A gingerbread man, It came to be known as the gingerbread man that had escaped from the grinches. The gingerbread tried warning everyone that the grinches were capturing all of those who were involved in supporting the Christmas holiday however; all the other elves didn’t believe the gingerbread man. One day while the elves continued to make presents for the kids, there came a green figure knocking onto the door, “all elves are reported to be sent to another place to work…

I feel that my background has such an impact on me that my application would be incomplete without it. My single immigrant mother has been an incredible inspiration to me. The choices she has made on my behalf have shaped who I am and have contributed to my development from a child who kept to himself into an individual who wants to help others. Living in a single parent household I constantly felt the financial strain. One day when I was at a Target, I tugged at my mom’s arm and told her that I…

I wish I could explain to you just what's going on inside me around Christmas time. Something that deals with the heart. It may make you laugh or it might deeply resonate with you. It usually starts when I hear music. Christmas music of course. The songs play with sounds of bells in the background, and they begin to stir feelings of excitement. Everything within me jumps for joy and dances around uncontrollably. There's a warmth that stretches to my toes and makes me downright giddy: Like a…