Tony Hawk skates his way into 'Nutcracker' for San Diego show: 'You just have to say yes'

"Tony Hawk, the skateboarding legend synonymous with daring tricks and modern skate culture, over the weekend faced an experience "WAY outside" his comfort zone: performing in a ballet. The San Diego native and "Tony Hawk's Pro Skater" namesake, 57, made his ballet debut Saturday skating on stage for Golden State Ballet's production of "The Nutcracker." During the one-of-a-kind showing at San Diego's Civic Theatre, Hawk appeared in multiple scenes of the beloved holiday ballet, entertaining audiences with tricks while in costume."

""Sometimes you just have to say yes to things WAY outside your comfort zone, especially when your daughter thinks [it's] funny," he wrote Sunday in an Instagram post. Hawk posted several photos and videos from his performance, including footage of his first cameo during the ballet's opening number. The sports icon, donning a scarf and newsboy hat, disrupts the snowy scene outside of Clara's home. He skates across the stage balancing on his board with both hands in the air as a police officer runs after him."

Tony Hawk, 57, made a surprise ballet debut by skating on stage for Golden State Ballet's production of The Nutcracker at San Diego's Civic Theatre. He appeared in multiple scenes, performing tricks while costumed, including an opening cameo where he skated through a snowy scene wearing a scarf and newsboy hat. Hawk posted photos and videos of the performance and noted that saying yes to experiences outside his comfort zone can be worthwhile. During the second act, he joined other skaters and dancers for ensemble moments that blended skating with classical choreography.

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