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The Nutcracker

The Western world’s favorite holiday production is returning for another performance this weekend. Pictured left is The Nutcracker’s star dancer, Sterling Hyltin, as the sugar plum fairy. Hyltin began her dancing career at the age of six at the Dallas Metropolitan Ballet, then continued her career at the official school of American Ballet in New York City in 2000. After only two years she became an apprentice with the New York City Ballet and in 2003 became a member of the corps de ballet. Finally, in 2006, Hyltin was promoted to a soloist and was honored as the Janice Levin Dancer for 2005-2006. Joining Hyltin is fellow soloist Daniel Ulbricht, as her cavalier. The performance is designed, as always, to appeal to all ages—the youngest audience members will be on the edges of their seats. Come early and visit the Victorian Village set up in the atrium at UB’s Center for the Arts, complete with fun holiday muisic. You can also visit Mrs. Clause, who will be there to read holiday stories to children.

Saturday, December 2 at 1 & 7pm, Sunday, December 3 at 3pm. UB Center for the Arts, UB North Campus (645-ARTS, ubcfa.org). $15-$20.