Helena Thordal-Christensen plays Clara to Harrison Coll’s namesake character in Los Angeles Ballet’s Angelino-specific production of “The Nutcracker.” (Lawrence K. Ho / Los Angeles Times)
A pas de deux matches Monica Pelfrey as Marie, a character meant to represent Clara’s favorite doll, with her Prince, guest artist Kenta Shimizu. (Lawrence K. Ho / Los Angeles Times)
Snowflakes gracefully move around the Alex Theatre stage in Glendale. (Lawrence K. Ho / Los Angeles Times)
The “Nutcracker” ensemble takes flight. The holiday classic was choreographed by Colleen Neary and Thordal Christensen, co-artistic directors of Los Angeles Ballet. (Lawrence K. Ho / Los Angeles Times)
Katrina Gould and Peter Snow portray the Harlequin and Columbine Dolls. (Lawrence K. Ho / Los Angeles Times)
Clara (Helena Thordal-Christensen) is surrounded by giant mice in a dream sequence. (Lawrence K. Ho / Los Angeles Times)
Katie Tomer and Drew Grant are the flexible, sensuous and always strong Arabian dancers. (Lawrence K. Ho / Los Angeles Times)
