In Sitka, ‘Nutcracker’ a beloved holiday tradition

More than 80 community members will take the stage for Sitka Studio of Dance’s “The Nutcracker.” The show is a longstanding tradition in town, having been performed nearly nine times.
Makayla Murphy dances as the peacock during “The Nutcracker” party scene. (Photo courtesy of Bobbi Jordan)
To keep it fresh, director Melinda McAdams changes the flavors of Tchaikovsky’s immortal ballet every time she stages it.
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