Alexandria Weber, 9, rehearses with the California DanceArts & California Contemporary Ballet in La Canada for “The Snow Queen.” It is based on the story by Hans Christian Andersen. (Francine Orr / Los Angeles Times)
Sarah Eggleston plays the Guardian Angel. (Francine Orr / Los Angeles Times)
Maria Yu in rehearsal. (Francine Orr / Los Angeles Times)
Heather Toner rehearses with the California DanceArts & California Contemporary Ballet in La Canada. (Francine Orr / Los Angeles Times)
Learning the value of practice. (Francine Orr / Los Angeles Times)
Maria Yu, 16, makes the most of her time. (Francine Orr / Los Angeles Times)
Sarah Eggleston’s foot points the way. (Francine Orr / Los Angeles Times)
Artistic director and choreographer Erin Holt. (Francine Orr / Los Angeles Times)
Even costumes and accessories need a rest sometime. (Francine Orr / Los Angeles Times)
