From left, Julian Brunious, Joshua Baine and Steven Ban perform a hip-hop routine during the Tri-Parish Ballet’s performance of “The Nutcracker” on Sunday, Dec. 10.
Zoey Schwamr lifts her arms in the air during on of the final dance sequences of the Tri-Parish Ballet’s performance of “The Nutcracker” on Sunday, Dec. 10.
Scotty Mac, a radio personality for 96.1 The River, serves as narrator for the Tri-Parish Ballet’s performance of “The Nutcracker” on Sunday, Dec. 10.
Cara Berl dips down while Israel Zavaleta provides her with support during the Tri-Parish Ballet’s performance of “The Nutcracker” on Sunday, Dec. 10.
Dancers link hands and dance in a circle in the opening act of the Tri-Parish Ballet’s performance of “The Nutcracker” on Sunday, Dec. 10.
Alexa White, front, leads two other dancers during an early sequence of Act One during the Tri-Parish Ballet’s performance of “The Nutcracker” on Sunday, Dec. 10.
Performers open a box of Christmas presents during the first act of the Tri-Parish Ballet’s performance of “The Nutcracker” on Sunday, Dec. 10.
A young girl holds a rocks a doll in her arms during Act One of the Tri-Parish Ballet’s performance of “The Nutcracker” on Sunday, Dec. 10.
Dillon Songy dips Jessica Kathleen Cochran down low during the Tri-Parish Ballet’s performance of “The Nutcracker” on Sunday, Dec. 10.
Two boys perform in one of the opening dance sequences during the Tri-Parish Ballet’s performance of “The Nutcracker” on Sunday, Dec. 10.
Several dancers come together to perform a grand dance during the first act of the Tri-Parish Ballet’s performance of “The Nutcracker” on Sunday, Dec. 10.
Dancers form a line on stage before breaking off during Act One of the Tri-Parish Ballet’s performance of “The Nutcracker” on Sunday, Dec. 10.
A male dancer performs some contemporary dance moves during the Tri-Parish Ballet’s performance of “The Nutcracker” on Sunday, Dec. 10.
Alexa White, playing the role of Maria Stahlbaum, performs a dance sequence during the Tri-Parish Ballet’s performance of “The Nutcracker” on Sunday, Dec. 10.
Children emerge from underneath the arms of other dancers during the opening act of the Tri-Parish Ballet’s performance of “The Nutcracker” on Sunday, Dec. 10.
Alexa White, left, looks away while Wendry Guidry, right, tries to get her attention during the Tri-Parish Ballet’s performance of “The Nutcracker” on Sunday, Dec. 10.
Bernard Loze, behind, playing the role of Uncle Drosselmeyer, twirls a young girl in place during the Tri-Parish Ballet’s performance of “The Nutcracker” on Sunday, Dec. 10.
Bernard Loze, playing the role of Uncle Drosselmeyer, brings a toy, played by Jessie Kathleen, to life during the Tri-Parish Ballet’s performance of “The Nutcracker” on Sunday, Dec. 10.
Everyone on stage reaches for the Nutcracker toy near the end of the openign act of the Tri-Parish Ballet’s performance of “The Nutcracker” on Sunday, Dec. 10.
Alexa White, playing the role of Maria Stahlbaum, holds her nutcracker doll up high during the Tri-Parish Ballet’s performance of “The Nutcracker” on Sunday, Dec. 10.
The Rat King, played by Dillon Songy, directs his army of mice during the Tri-Parish Ballet’s performance of “The Nutcracker” on Sunday, Dec. 10.
Alexa White, playing the role of Maria Stahlbaum, and Ian Edmonds, playing the role of the Nutcracker, perform a dance together during the Tri-Parish Ballet’s performance of “The Nutcracker” on Sunday, Dec. 10.
The armies of the Rat King and the Nutcracker battle each other during a sequence at the end of the first act of the Tri-Parish Ballet’s performance of “The Nutcracker” on Sunday, Dec. 10.
The Rat King and the Nutcracker engage in a sword fight while Maria watches from behind.
Dancers come together for a dance in front of the forest of snow in the final scene of Act One of the Tri-Parish Ballet’s performance of “The Nutcracker” on Sunday, Dec. 10.
Zoey Schwarm dances in a circle during one of the last scenes in Act One of the Tri-Parish Ballet’s performance of “The Nutcracker” on Sunday, Dec. 10.
Amanda White, front and center, leads other flowers in a dance during Act Two of the Tri-Parish Ballet’s performance of “The Nutcracker” on Sunday, Dec. 10.
Dancers hold a pose to close Act One of the Tri-Parish Ballet’s performance of “The Nutcracker” on Sunday, Dec. 10.
A trio of dancers lift their arms in unison during Act Two of the Tri-Parish Ballet’s performance of “The Nutcracker” on Sunday, Dec. 10.
Angels dance in circles during the opening sequence of Act Two for the Tri-Parish Ballet’s performance of “The Nutcracker” on Sunday, Dec. 10.
Brianna Harper, a freshman at Denham Springs Freshman High, dances on stage during Act Two of the Tri-Parish Ballet’s performance of “The Nutcracker” on Sunday, Dec. 10.
Angels in the Kingdom of Sweets perform a dance sequence during the Tri-Parish Ballet’s performance of “The Nutcracker” on Sunday, Dec. 10.
Dancers Israel Zavaleta, left, and Cara Berl, both of the Orlando Ballet, perform a sequence together during the Tri-Parish Ballet’s performance of “The Nutcracker” on Sunday, Dec. 10.
Alexa White, playing the role of Maria, denies some sweets being offered to her during the Tri-Parish Ballet’s performance of “The Nutcracker” on Sunday, Dec. 10.
Ethan Songy spins Zoey Schwarm around him during a scene in Act Two of the Tri-Parish Ballet’s performance of “The Nutcracker” on Sunday, Dec. 10.
Misty Bibby dips down while Christian Delery gives her support during Act Two of the Tri-Parish Ballet’s performance of “The Nutcracker” on Sunday, Dec. 10.
Julian Brunious, left, dances while Joshua Baine watches from behind during the Tri-Parish Ballet’s performance of “The Nutcracker” on Sunday, Dec. 10.
A trio of dancers perform a back-and-forth routine during the Tri-Parish Ballet’s performance of “The Nutcracker” on Sunday, Dec. 10.
A group of dancers, all dressed as red roses, come together for a pose during the Tri-Parish Ballet’s performance of “The Nutcracker” on Sunday, Dec. 10.
Israel Zavaleta does a split leap during one of the fial scenes of the Tri-Parish Ballet’s performance of “The Nutcracker” on Sunday, Dec. 10.
