The Nutcracker returns to Sooke with a modern twist on a classic holiday dance tradition.

Sooke Dance Studio presents The Nutcracker in a Nutshell at Edward Milne Community School on Saturday (Dec. 10) and Sunday (Dec. 11).

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Many of the performers have grown up at Sooke Dance Studio and blossomed into mature dancers complemented by captivating choreography. The cast has been working diligently every weekend since September, and the assistants, stage crew, parents, props, and costume volunteers have also worked hard to provide the audience with a look at the dancersB次元官网网址� prolific work.

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The Saturday performance is at 6 p.m., with the Sunday show a matinee at 2 p.m. General seating admission is $20 for all ages, with tickets available at Sooke Dance Studio at 6653 Sooke Rd., or at www.sookedancestudio.com. Call 250-642-6607 for more information.

Sooke Dance Studio owner Carol Cave has been providing dance opportunities in Sooke for more than 25 years.

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