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Nuremberg, Germany, on Christmas Eve. As the Continued from Page 5 story unfolds, the universal themes are parties, family conflicts (between sical music. Marie and Fritz) and speThe local dancers will cial handmade gifts (such also have an extra eduas the nutcracker) and long cational experience in trips (as in Marie’s journey rehearsal this year: On to a fantasy land). Dec.1, they will get a taste There are many actionof dancing in a professionpacked elements of The al studio by going to Birmingham to practice with Nutcracker that make The Alabama Ballet in the the ballet popular. But perhaps the most treadancers’ studio there. The production is based sured aspect is seeing the amazement in the chilon a story that is almost 200 years old. Perhaps one dren’s eyes. Tickets are $12 for ages element of its success is 12 and under and $20 genits themes, which relate eral admission. Tickets are to everyone, as the study available at the door, but guide emphasizes. As the curtain rises, the Knox recommends buying in advance. For full ticket Stahlbaums are preparinformation, call Pam ing for their Christmas party in their home in McKenzie at 256-832-4554.
Photos by David Cummings/Special to The Star
The Alabama Ballet brings its production of ‘The Nutcracker’ to Anniston for the 30th year on Dec. 4 at 2 p.m. at the Anniston Performing Arts Center.
Nov. 25-Dec. 1, 2011