Dancers perform the “Waltz of the Flowers” during the Tri-Parish Ballet’s 2018 production of “The Nutcracker” on Saturday, Dec. 1.
Dancers hold baby dolls in their arms while performing a routine during the Tri-Parish Ballet’s 2018 production of “The Nutcracker” on Saturday, Dec. 1.
A young dancer affectionately holds a baby doll she was given during the Tri-Parish Ballet’s 2018 production of “The Nutcracker” on Saturday, Dec. 1.
Dancers perform a routine during the Tri-Parish Ballet’s 2018 production of “The Nutcracker” on Saturday, Dec. 1.
Avery Felter, a sophomore at Live Oak High School, grabs everyone’s attention with a centerstage dance routine during the Tri-Parish Ballet’s 2018 production of “The Nutcracker” on Saturday, Dec. 1.
Bernard Loze, playing the role of Uncle Drosselmeyer, right, spins a girl in place during the Tri-Parish Ballet’s 2018 production of “The Nutcracker” on Saturday, Dec. 1.
Kayegan Campbell, a student at Westside Junior High, comes to life while playing a ballerina doll during the Tri-Parish Ballet’s 2018 production of “The Nutcracker” on Saturday, Dec. 1.
Children on stage jostle for the nutcracker doll during the Tri-Parish Ballet’s 2018 production of “The Nutcracker” on Saturday, Dec. 1.
Avery Felter, laying the role of Maria, looks at the nutcracker doll she was given during the Tri-Parish Ballet’s 2018 production of “The Nutcracker” on Saturday, Dec. 1.
The Rat King, played by Noah Nepveux, twirls a sword around his head as his mice run in circles around him during the Tri-Parish Ballet’s 2018 production of “The Nutcracker” on Saturday, Dec. 1.
Maria, played by Avery Felter, left, and The Nutcracker, played by Dillon Songy, emerge side-by-side following a battle with the Rat King during the Tri-Parish Ballet’s 2018 production of “The Nutcracker” on Saturday, Dec. 1.
Dancers dressed as snowflakes perform a routine on stage near the end of Act 1 of the Tri-Parish Ballet’s 2018 production of “The Nutcracker” on Saturday, Dec. 1.
Avery Felter, left, playing the role of Maria, samples the desserts chefs bring her during the Tri-Parish Ballet’s 2018 production of “The Nutcracker” on Saturday, Dec. 1.
A young dancer pops her head out of a pot during the Tri-Parish Ballet’s 2018 production of “The Nutcracker” on Saturday, Dec. 1.
Two dancers stare at the crowd before performing a routine during the Tri-Parish Ballet’s 2018 production of “The Nutcracker” on Saturday, Dec. 1.
Misty Bibby Hardy delivers an Arabian dance during the Tri-Parish Ballet’s 2018 production of “The Nutcracker” on Saturday, Dec. 1.
Alexa White lifts both arms above her head while dancing with Noah Nepveux, behind, during the Tri-Parish Ballet’s 2018 production of “The Nutcracker” on Saturday, Dec. 1.
Meg Walker, performing as an Italian dancer, lifts her arm above her head while performing a routine during the Tri-Parish Ballet’s 2018 production of “The Nutcracker” on Saturday, Dec. 1.
John Hutchinson serves as narrator for the Tri-Parish Ballet’s 2018 production of “The Nutcracker” on Saturday, Dec. 1.
Dancers perform a routine during the Tri-Parish Ballet’s 2018 production of “The Nutcracker” on Saturday, Dec. 1.
Guest dancers Hayden Slaff, left, and Giovanna Montoya perform their routine during the Tri-Parish Ballet’s 2018 production of “The Nutcracker” on Saturday, Dec. 1.
