Toy Soldier Doll Nutcracker Ballet

Crystal Michelle Fallin as the windup Toy Solider Doll  in the Nutcracker Ballet presented by the St. Augustine Premier Ballet Company at Flagler College Auditorium in 1994.  Crystal was 9 years old in the 4th grade. She was one of three soloist who danced as windup toy dolls in the ballet’s party scene.  Young Clara’s Uncle Drosselmeyer introduced the dolls as gifts to the delight of the children for their entertainment.  Each doll danced for the children and were placed back into their gift boxes.

 

Spanish Chocolate Nutcracker Ballet

Crystal Michelle Fallin as Spanish Chocolate Soloist in the Nutcracker Ballet performed by tha St. Augustine Premier Ballet Company in 1996 at the Flagler College Auditorium.  Crystal was 12 years old in the 7 th grade.  This was her 6th Nutcracker Ballet.  She had 5 roles Mouse, Snowflake, Mirliton, Spanish Chocolate and as a flower in the waltz of the flowers.

 

A Snow Maiden in the Land of Snow - Nutcracker Ballet

 

Crystal Michelle Fallin as a snowflake in the Nutcracker Ballet 1996.  This was her first year on pointe.  She was 12 years old in the 7th grade at Gamble Rogers Middle School. She was a member of the St. Augustine Premiere Ballet Company.  The dance company performed the Nutcracker Ballet at Flagler College Auditorium.  Crystal performed five roles in the ballet:  Mouse, Snowflake, Mirliton, Spanish Chocolate, and a waltzing flower.

My Angel - Crystal Michelle Fallin

In memory of Crystal 

who left us too soon…

We remember you 

in the morning,

In the night, 

when we look at the stars,

A song, a place, a smell.  

You are always with us.

As long as I live

Your legacy will live

As long as I live

You will be remembered 

As long as I live

You will be loved.

My Angel, My joy, My child,

Forever in my heart

An eternal flame of love

In remembrance of you

A Christmas Tree and a Dancing Snowflake

Crystal Michelle Fallin posing with her Grandma, mom and brother Ryan in front of the family’s Christmas tree.  That night was her first  performance as a snowflake in the Land of Snow for the Nutcracker Ballet and she was very excited.  As a member of the St. Augustine Premier Ballet Company  she will perform as a waltzing snowflake in The Land of Snow for six seasons 1992 to 1997. 

 

In the Land of the Snow “A Brilliant Crystal Snowflake” - Nutcracker Ballet

 Crystal Michelle Fallin as a Snowflake in the Land of Snow, Nutcracker Ballet 1993.  She is pictured second to the left on the back row. Crystal was a member of the St. Augustine Premier Ballet Company and performed the ballet at the Flagler College Auditorium.  She was 9 years old in the fourth grade.  This was her 3rd year dancing in the Nutcracker Ballet.

Swirling Snowflakes Nutcracker Ballet

Crystal Michelle Fallin as a snowflake in the 1992 Nutcracker Ballet presented by the Premiere Ballet Company.  She is on the back row left.  She was 8 years old in the 3rd grade.

Nutcracker Ballet Children Party Scene

 Crystal Michelle Fallin as a party girl in the 1992 Nutcracker Ballet performed by the St. Augustine Premier Ballet Company at Flagler College Auditorium.   Crystal is in a yellow dress in the center of the picture.  She is 8 years old and in her second year of ballet.

Land of Sweets Candy Canes

The candle cane dancers in the Land of Sweets in the 1992  Nutcracker Ballet held at Flagler College Auditorium, St. Augustine Florida.  It was performed by the Premiere Ballet Company.  Crystal Michelle Fallin was 8 years old in her second years of dance at the St. Augustine Academy of Performing Arts.  Crystal is the 2nd dancer from the left.
 

Sweet Peppermint Candy Cane - Land of Sweets

 

 Crystal Michelle Fallin as a Peppermint Candy Cane in the 1992 Nutcracker Ballet performed by the St. Augustine Premiere Ballet Company.   The ballet performance was held at the Flagler College Auditorium.  Crystal was 8 years old and a member of The St Augustine  Academy of Performing Arts.  

A Little Snowflake in the Land of Snow

Crystal Michelle Fallin a snowflake in the Land of Snow, The Nutcracker Ballet 1992.  Performed by the Premier Ballet Company at Flagler College Auditorium.  Crystal was 8 years old in the 3rd grade.  This was her second year of ballet.

Crystal Michelle Fallin - Party Girl Nutcracker Ballet

 

Crystal Michelle Fallin age 8, as a party girl in the Nutcracker Ballet 1992.  It was performed by the St. Augustine Premier Ballet Company at Flagler College Auditorium.  She was in her second year of ballet training.

Little Soldiers Cast Nutcracker Ballet

 Crystal Michelle Fallin and the cast of soldiers posing with the Nutcracker in the 1991 Nutcracker Ballet.  The St. Augustine Premier Ballet Company performed the ballet held at Flagler College Auditorium.  Crystal is center in second row.

Little Solider Girl Nutcracker Ballet

Crystal Michelle Fallin in her first Nutcracker Ballet in 1991.  It was preformed by the St. Augustine Premier Ballet Company at the Flagler College Auditorium in St. Augustine.  She was in the second grade seven years old.  This was her first dance performance and her first year of dance training.

Ballet Duo/Trio Top Honors - International Championship Awards Ft. Lauderdale

 Crystal and her competition team members, Allison and Liza won First Place for Ballet Duo/Trio for age Division 15-17 in the “I Love Dance” International Championships held in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, May 1997.  They are posing with their first place trophy in the top picture: L to R Liza, Allison and Crystal.

A Bolero Ballet - “Port Of Call” Show

 

On  June 1, 1997, The Premier Ballet Company of St. Augustine Academy of Performing Arts performed a ballet ensemble to the music of the Spanish classical “Bolero.”  The ballet was performed at Sebastian Middle School Auditorium in the “Ports of Call” show.  She was a member of the Theater Street Express choir and they performed songs of America.

In July 17, 1997, Crystal and two of her company dancers did a trio ballet performance at the I Love  Dance International Championships in Orlando Florida and won First Place for the 15-17 year old division.  Crystal just turned 13 and would be entering the 8th grade in the fall.  Her talent excelled for her age.  It was an outstanding accomplishment considering she was competing against older teenagers (15 to 17) who had more years of dance training then her.  She continued dancing until September 1999, and then she moved to Colorado Springs to live with her older sister, Stephanie and attend school in Colorado.

Spanish Chocolate Dancer for Kyana of Nebraska

  Happy Birthday to Kyana of Omaha, Nebraska who is turning 13.  She’s receiving a inspirational dance card:  Spanish Chocolate from the Nutcracker Ballet and a bookmark.  She likes singing and dancing.

Random Acts of Cardness- September Card Shower

Angel of Agrabah - International Championship Award

 At the 'I Love Dance' International Championships in Orlando, Florida on July 7, 1994, Crystal and her Ballet Team won First Place for Ballet Group 9-11 age Division.  Their dance was entitled Angels of Agrabah.  The Disney's animated film Aladdin takes place in the fictional Arabian city of Agrabah.

Crystal age 10 in her Ballet Costume for Angels of Agrabah,

Member of the Academy of Performing Arts Competition Team.

“Spring Waters” Ballet - International Championship Award

On July 17, 1997, Crystal and her dance team, Carrie and Katie won 1st place for ages 15-17 for Ballet of a duo/trio at the I Love Dance International Championships in Orlando, Florida.  It was held at the Peabody Orlando Convention Center.  The Ballet was entitled "Spring Waters" and choreograph  by Libby Johnson.  For the ballet, she wore a modern ballet costume with black leggings and black pointe shoes.

International Championship First Place Trophy for Ballet in age Division 15  - 17.

Crystal Michelle Fallin

In Loving Memory 

Waltz of the Snowflakes

Crystal Michelle Fallin danced as a Demi-Soloist in Waltz of the Snowflakes in the St. Augustine Nutcracker Ballet at Flagler College Auditorium, December 1997. 

"From winter's breath she came

Twirling and dancing in the chilled air;

Through the forest and the fields

The wind whispers her name,

Brilliant and translucent...Crystal

The maiden of heaven's white veil."

(Excerpt from The Snow Maiden)

Waltz of the Snowflakes 

The Choreography

The Waltz includes sixteen dancers working in concert to present a unified dance and music experience. The dancers work together weaving about to create a huge rotating ice crystal on the forest floor. They split into groups of four making smaller snow crystals, and fly across the stage in solo leaps. Twirling and swirling and twisting and turning as the snowflakes fall to the earth or as the solo dancers move around the stage. In the last third of the Waltz, the dancers work solo and flash across the forest floor in a repetitive barrage of leaps. The dancers enter from a back-stage corner and move to the opposite front corner. Each dancer following another as the previous exits stage right or left. They leap or perform jetés midway through the stage. The dancers leap is free and flowing much as the wind tosses stray snowflakes from the top of a fence post piled high with newly fallen snow.