CAST as CLARA in NUTCRACKER Just DAYS Before the SHOW: last-minute dream come true! 🌟🎄

[@quinersisters]

Have you ever had to fill in for another dancer in a performance?✨

[@Inmybeautifulballon]

A true blessing to have a behind the scenes insight on the Quiner nebula❤🎉GOD continues to bless you and keep you surely ❤🎉

[@georganab.2962]

Not for dance but my husband and I have both had to jump in for stage performance...

[@gillynuggetplayz680]

In the nutcracker that I normally see whoever gets Clara is either in 4th, 5th, or 6th grade and one of my friends was Clara when she was 11 years old!

[@patriciajune5]

Not as a dancer but my first theatre role, I was 9 and I auditioned for my school show, all I wanted was to be in choir, I don’t remember how far out we were into show but it was definitely after roles were cast and someone who was casted as a sister dropped out and my teacher said me off book for lyrics and she ask me to step into role before I could say yes she gave it to me

[@bb_beautyqt]

Yes I have, last years nutcracker, I was Chinese understudy and then the girl threw up 2 minutes before we went on!

[@adawkins5678]

Not me getting emotional watching Ellie make her Clara debut!! 🥺🥺🥺 congrats girls on your Clara runs you’re both so talented!!!

[@susanmason5397]

Congrats on a superb show. Glad Ellie made it as Clara. Rachel so beautiful to watch. So pleased you both got this chance. Take care and see more of you all in 2024

[@quinersisters]

Thank you so much!

[@bridgetclement2968]

​@quinersisters u got the call on my Birthday Dec 12. U both r BEAUTIFUL Talented dancers. My niece and her friend r gonna b THE MICE in The Nutcracker Christmas 2024

[@gentlegypsyasmr]

That's so awesome that Rachel got to do Clara again. I know how much she loved that role. It's also awesome Ellie got a turn to see what it feels like. ❤❤❤❤

[@quinersisters]

Thank you so much!

[@erpollock]

The older sister Rachel who has often played Clara is totally supportive of her younger sister Elliana, new in the role.

[@erpollock]

And a wonderful graceful Prince.

[@Inmybeautifulballon]

You both are beautiful and amazing dancers❤

[@erpollock]

The New Jersey Symphony is playing the score, a real orchestra!

[@BrigitteGilmore]

So proud of your last minute Clara debuts you all look gorgeous! Thank you for taking us along with you. Now rest❤Have a Happy , healthy,and peaceful New Year!!!

[@hvm7005]

So this role normally gets done by 18 year olds, but Ellie at 14 got the part. That must mean she is becoming an amazing dancer. And of course Rachel is wonderful. And doing different kind of shows and learning a whole ballet in so little time. WOW!

[@iLiKe._.FoOd._.yUm_yUm]

Ikr? Also the Clara at our school this year was 9 and in the fourth grade 😀 *she didn’t go en pointe ofc*

[@soapygirl83]

Yeah I think it just depends on the performance. If Clara is doing point work and pas de deux then it makes sense for it to be done by a teenager or a young adult. But if the dance is a lot more simple than it could be done by an 8 or 9-year-old since Clara is about that age in the show

[@tickle.bunnie.s]

But she said all of her sisters got Clare when they were very young too younger than eill

[@Cooxiecelestial]

In my studio the Clara’s are usually 9-15

[@vintagepanj]

Go Ellie!!!! You did so great, especially not having really partnered before! So impressive!!!! I think this was probably one of the most special Clara stories, one to remember for sure 😊 Rachel, you looked so confident and comfortable on stage. Showing true professionalism.

[@barbk6544]

How exciting, Rachel, that you got the role of Clara again. Congratulations and congratulations to Ellie on her debut! I loved watching you both dance...such beautiful and talented dancers. Wow, you had to learn the part so quickly. Amazing! Thanks for sharing, and Happy New Year to you and your family! May it be filled with love, happiness, peace, and good health! ❤🎉🎈🎉

[@erpollock]

If that is Rachel, she is really a fine dancer. The pas de deux is lovely, considering she had little rehearsal.

[@Inmybeautifulballon]

Congratulations you guys were beautiful Claire's ❤

[@misss3480]

Congratulations to you both. Especially pleased for Ellie who has been wanting this for so long. You both danced beautifully. Amazing that that was Ellie's first time dancing with a partner - she looked so comfortable. Well done and Happy New Year to ALL the Quiner sisters (and whole family!) I love watching your videos.🎄🎄

[@ashleynancy8409]

Congrats Rachel and Ellie! I was overwhelmed with happiness seeing both of you performed as Clara. I can feel tears from my eyes. Again, double congratulations!!

[@georginareid3828]

Elliana has grown up so much this year … an absolutely stunning young dancer . You girls must make your parents so proud . I can only imagine how much work your parents put in to allow you to follow your dreams !,, Happy new Year to you all! 🎉🎉

[@sienashawver6511]

This is so difficult! You did amazing! I remember when I was thrown into a show last minute with only 24 hours to learn the part and I had to perform with partnering for 6 shows. The first show was ROUGH but once that got out of my way I went through my mental notes and it became a piece of cake.

[@Eviemwrites]

Both were stunning. What an amazing experience!

[@quinersisters]

Thank you so much!!

[@coppertopjohnson9782]

Congratulations Ellie and Rachel. What a wonderful honor. Wishing the Quiner family a wonderful New Year. 🥂

[@quinersisters]

Same to you!

[@valerianmir]

This was just, so beautiful 🤍🤍🤍

[@Amythest9422]

I am so impressed that you were both able to learn the entire part of Clara in a few days. I can't even begin to imagine how much effort that took. You made it look easy. Congratulations 🎊.

[@quinersisters]

Thank you so much!!🤍

[@Victoria_K.3689]

Congratulations to both of you!!! You both did amazing, especially for learning it in such a short time!! Ellie, I’m so glad you finally got to do Clara. And Rachel, I’m so glad you could do your favorite role again. Clara is such a great role and it is my dream role! Great job!

[@katherinebrown4692]

You two are both so professional already ❤

[@frenchfrog7739]

Congrats to both of you! You both did absolutely fantastic, you all inspire me and i hope i get to play in the nutcracker some day

[@barbr100]

To the Quiner parents: Bravo for raising such poised, talented, genuine, hard working, beautiful children. 👏🏻💕

[@quinersisters]

Thank you so much!

[@karenkoroscil9568]

Congratulations to both Ellie and Rachel on getting to perform Clara! 🩰👏🔥

[@twillia1181]

I’m so happy for Ellie 😭😭😭 13:45

[@carolpowers4077]

Congratulations!! You so deserve this!!

[@celesterakhale7496]

Rachel we could see how much you loved being Clara...wow..and learning the role in one day..goodness!😮Well done girls. As always!Happy new year to you all!!🎉🎉🎉

[@mlmj1994]

Awe watching your sister help you get ready on Christmas Eve was so sweet ❤

[@lacymoore9744]

I love that Ellie was able to do the part at such a young age and that she was able to perform as Clara though part of me wishes that Ellie was able to be Clara more than once.

[@Woeifrj221]

Congrats Ellie on your debut as Clara!! ❤ And congratulations to Rachel too! It must've been so stressful trying to learn the part in such a short amount of time. You both were so graceful and amazing ❤❤ Thank you for sharing :)

[@MissyThompson-y3f]

Things happen when they are supposed too! So proud of you both!!!!

[@Inmybeautifulballon]

A true blessing to get a behind the scenes insight into the Quiner nebula ❤🎉GOD BLESS YOUR family and keep you in His blessing ❤🎉

[@juliaheischy]

That's so amazing. You should be very proud of yourselves!

[@nicoleannkyle]

I’m not crying, your crying! Congratulations Ellie! Of course Rachel you did amazing too!

[@princessglitter14]

Wow! Sometimes things happen for a reason. Congrats Rachel and Ellie!! You both are such phenomenal dancers it’s amazing how you remembered the choreography with such little time but made it seem as you had practiced it for months! 🩷

[@mic47013]

Incredible that you guys learn the dances so quickly ❤❤❤❤❤

[@leslieiannottacronin2176]

You two are living my dream. You both did great! I used to constantly draw dancers. Now I’m 62 and after watching you guys, I do a few moves in the kitchen! lol

[@ejmaterne_]

this is so amazing! i’ve been watching yall forever! i’m a retired ballet performer but i did the nutcracker for 7 years and it is by far my favorite ballet! you girls did great! ❤️❤️💕

[@reneeleegreco1603]

wow this performance was amazing !!!!!!!

[@erpollock]

I wouldn't be surprised if Rachel suggested her younger sister Elliana for one performance of Clara.

[@ruthdavidson-schaller2245]

How awesome for both you and Ellie🎉❤❤❤. You both did such a beautiful job!! Congratulations 🎉

[@sarah_0206]

So talented and graceful Rachel and Ellie! So proud to see how much you all have grown so much throughout this year!!❤❤🎉🎉

[@TaliaGrossman]

Congrats Rachel and Elliana!

[@abbieie287]

Wow I can't believe you guys learnt the part so quickly! i could never do that! happy new year btw!!

[@Matilda.29]

Rachel, you were great, and what’s even better is that you learnt the part in only a couple of days I love your videos ❤❤

[@OedipaMaas-fm2vl]

You are all such beautiful dancers! Wonderful seeing both of you as Clara! Question for you guys: why ABT vs NYCB? Not sure if it’s been mentioned in any of your videos… I know they are pretty different styles but wondering why none of you ever did any NYCB stuff. Or if you ever would?

[@quinersisters]

Thank you! Elliana has done SAB’s summer intensive before and has been accepted into their year-round school. We prefer a more classical method than Balanchine and really like ABT’s rep. We think both companies are outstanding! ABT has always been our favorite in NYC though.🤍

[@shalayahorton]

I love watching y’all videos even though I don’t dance and y’all are so pretty❤️❤️💗💗

[@quinersisters]

Thank you so much!!

[@makennadeegan2923]

I was in the nutcracker too at New Jersey ballet

[@thebrittanysonyoutube]

Denise is actually my ballet teacher!

[@stellaferreiro]

You Guys are beautiful dancers!!! Love, Stella

[@Endless-Vids]

Personally i think clara should be a kid, it just makes more sense.

[@mjgbabydragonlet]

This was fun to watch! Congrats Ellie and Rachel! Your parents are amazing!

[@barbarawelsch5850]

You both were amazing and beautiful! It must be wonderful to be so talented!

[@flvrql888]

I watched you guys!!

[@elagumdzic]

Amazing job ladies

[@XtherianXgem]

Omg you did 2 on my bday the 23rd Omg I got a like from them 😁😁😁😁

[@jacrispy4024]

Oh my gosh they are so good

[@crazycatlady9948]

You both were so amazing! I remember as a clown i would always watch Clara run to the swan boat after they exit the stage!!! You guys did so so amazing!!!

[@lene8305]

So happy & proud for Ellie 😭🥰❤

[@rachelk2186]

proud of you guys!

[@divitdean2359]

Awesome job girls, loved the video !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@noranussbaum]

Love this!❤

[@ivyarianrhod]

Congratulations! ❤💂🎄

[@RavenGent]

I deeply love the Nutcracker. One of my favorite ballots and every December as a family tradition I always go and see it at my hometown's Grand theater and see it twice. I understand the passion and beauty and romance of the play very well. You both played Clara very well. You're dancing was very graceful. 👏👏🌹🎩 I love the hairstyle and the costumes very well because it's set during my favorite time period...the Victorian era and I reenact the period too.

[@quinersisters]

Thank you!!

[@RavenGent]

@@quinersisters your welcome 😊. Looking forward to more videos of your creation. 🎩

[@HooppyM]

Congratulations to you both on a cracker Nutcracker season (pun intended 😊) CONGRATULATIONS to Ellie on your Clara debut. I found myself holding my breath for you all through that part of the vlog. You are both so professional & incredible dancers, an absolute joy to watch with such bright futures for 2024 & beyond. Thank you for sharing your experience with the world through these vlogs 🌎

[@quinersisters]

Thanks so much!!🤍

[@HaileyAsh-ym1hp]

I had really hoped Ellie would be Clara this year 🎉

[@mic47013]

Amazing job you girls ❤❤❤❤

[@reneeleegreco1603]

who played the Prince? He is super amazing

[@quinersisters]

Rachel’s Prince was Brian Sevilla and Elliana’s was David Lopena. Both company dancers with New Jersey Ballet.

[@ItzChloe123]

I do the nutcracker

[@Tillysnow1]

Who performed as Clara for Opening Night? :)

[@quinersisters]

A NJBallet School student.

[@averysteckel2631]

i got to be clara this year!!!!

[@quinersisters]

Congratulations!! 🥳🎀✨

[@georganab.2962]

Doing my best to watch this all the way through but I'm at work. 😅 Can't wait to see it!

[@janetmckenzie146]

Yay Ellie!

[@Forrest.123]

Amazing vlog🎉

[@quinersisters]

Thank you 😊

[@tyreesetjjoyner1995]

Good video, ladies. What a year it has been for you girls. Very good entertainment throughout 2023. Let’s see what 2024 has in stores for y’all

[@heleneGelle]

Future ballerinas❤

[@Lavendergirl-s9q]

❤❤❤❤

[@ItzChloe123]

December 27 was my bday

[@soyamoyas]

Levi is still up for adoption…

[@Sarah-b3d7j]

#jaidbanis

[@erpollock]

They need a real dancer in the Clara role.

[@gymnsical]

which one of you did Clara youngest?

[@quinersisters]

Michelle & Rachel were both 10 years old.

[@gymnsical]

@@quinersisters that’s insane, the studios in my area don’t allow pointe until at least 12, I can’t imagine how much work went into that

[@Beren-lq1nk]

First! PIN please