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The Snow Queen (Sofia Allmon) and Snow King  (Clinton Bell) enchant audience members for Chico Performances and Chico Community Ballets production of The Nutcracker. Photo credit: John Domogma

‘The Nutcracker’ tastefully brings classic to life in local show

Trevor Whitney // December 7, 2014
Chico Community Ballet brought fresh re-imagings of scenes and characters to the classic holiday ballet production, with only a few moments that may have confused audience members.
Dancers from a past production of Chico Performances and Chico Community Ballets production of The Nutcracker partnering during a scene. This years show opens 7:30 p.m. Dec. 4 at Laxson Auditorium. Photo courtesy of Chico Performances.

Partnering in ‘The Nutcracker:’ leads on finding balance, cohesion

Kristen Moran // November 30, 2014
Though ballet dancers often make partnering seem easy, gracefully maneuvering across the stage, the technique takes time, patience and trust. The leads of this year's Chico Community Ballet performance of "The Nutcracker" told The Orion what partnering is like and what it takes.
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