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Gainesville Ballets Nutcracker a timeless, enchanting holiday tale

Visions of sugar plum fairies will grace stage at Pearce Auditorium

The Gainesville Ballet will present its annual production of "The Nutcracker" Nov. 30-Dec. 2 at Brenau University's Pearce Auditorium. - photo by Tom Reed

1129ballet1 — The Gainesville Ballet will present its annual production of "The Nutcracker" Nov. 30-Dec. 2 at Brenau University's Pearce Auditorium. - photo by Tom Reed

Maybe it’s the twinkle of light reflecting off of sequined costumes. Maybe it’s the energy in the dancers’ performance. Or maybe it’s just the story itself.