At just 11 years old, Alexandra Chevrier will enjoy the experience of a lifetime this Saturday, when she steps on stage at the Fisher Theater along with members of the Moscow Ballet company.
The Lake Orion girl will join the world-acclaimed dance troupe in a performance of ‘The Great Russian Nutcracker.?
Alexandra, who is home schooled, has been taking dance lessons for about five years, studying classical ballet, hip-hop, modern jazz and other popular forms.
For the past four years, she’s studied at the Link School of the Arts which has helped prepare her for the leap to the big stage.
‘It’s going to be a lot of fun and a wonderful opportunity for me,? said Alexandra, who plans to take advantage of the chance to observe professional ballet dancers.
‘My role as an angel is a limited one,? she said, ‘so I’ll be able to spend some time watching the Russian dancers closely. I hope to be able to spend some time with them and even hang out.?
Alexandra takes her dancing seriously, rehearsing and studying four days a week at Link School of the Arts. She envisions the day when she, too, can dance professionally.
‘I’ve actually been thinking about making my career as a dancer,? she said. ‘I’d like to be able to go to a fine arts college and continue dancing there.?
With hobbies that include ice skating, gymnastics, acting in church plays and Irish dancng with her friends, Alexandra could be well suited for a career on the stage.
‘I get a lot out of my dancing,? she said. ‘I love it because I can express myself through it. It’s good discipline and helps develop a strong work ethic. And personally, I’m able to serve the Lord through my dancing.?
Alexandra lives in Lake Orion with her parents, Bonnie and Gerry Chevrier. She has two brothers, Jedd, 17, and Adam, 23, who resides in Seattle.
Alexandra will join the Moscow Ballet for its Saturday, Nov. 25 performance of ‘The Nutcracker,? starting at 7 p.m.