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For 30 years, the Civic Dance Center and the Bakersfield Symphony Orchestra have brought the beloved tradition of Tchaikovsky’s Nutcracker ballet to Bakersfield.
To celebrate, returning guests and Southwest Bakersfield teen dancers, will be there to make the most magical performance to date.
Many of the dancers in Nutcracker are not only dedicated to dance.
These are teens who are involved in honors and AP classes at school, student government, clubs and organizations, soccer, choir, band and more.
“Dancers in Nutcracker are so committed and disciplined, especially the older girls. I don’t know how they do it,” said Civic’s owner, Cindy Trueblood. “I guess from a young age dancing here they just learned to manage their time.”
Time management is key, said some of the teens.
“It takes a lot of organization, my planner is my best friend,” said Southwest resident Hannah Warren, 17, who will dance as Lead Reed Flute...
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