Holiday classic danced to life

“The Nutcracker” will be brought to the stage by over 50 dancers

“The Nutcracker” will be brought to the stage by over 50 dancers when Vashon Allied Arts Center for Dance performs the ballet at 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 1 p.m. Friday, Saturday and Sunday at the Vashon High School theater.

Director of Dance Christine Juarez will direct the beloved holiday classic, which showcases seniors Hannah Van Dusen as the Arabian Princess, Quinn McTighe and Josiah Sprute-Boyajian in the Spanish dance and Rayanna Weller in the Russian dance. The Sugar Plum Fairy will be a split cast between Sally Walker and senior Tess Mueller.

Tickets are sold at vashonalliedarts.org and at the door.