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BY DACIA GARCIA

“The Nutcracker” has been seen by over two million audience members in the past six decades.

COURTESY BALLET AUSTIN, ANNE MARIE BLOODGOOD

Stephen Mills’ “The Nutcracker” takes 180 hours of dance rehearsal, 66 costumes, 40 pairs of pointe shoes and more, according to Ballet Austin.

COURTESY BALLET AUSTIN, ANNE MARIE BLOODGOOD

Ballet Austin oers holiday tradition for audience Since 1956, nonprot Ballet Austin has built a rep- ertoire of artistic performances for the community to enjoy and mold into their holiday traditions. How it started way [audience members] use dance as part of their holiday experience and make sure it’s as welcoming and pretty as can possibly be,” Mills said. Dig deeper

Ballet Austin Artistic Director and Choreographer Stephen Mills joined the team in 1986.

COURTESY BALLET AUSTIN

Artistic director and choreographer Stephen Mills started his Ballet Austin career in 1986 as a dancer for the company. In 2000, Mills was named the lead choreographer and has since played an impactful role in the Austin community through dance. The impact Ballet Austin’s version of “The Nutcracker” has taken shape over the course of time with dance alterations and updated costume design, he said. “The most important thing to me is to honor the

Mills draws creative inspiration from his own taste in dance style and the work of choreogra- phers across the world. He said he aspires for his creative choices to expose audiences to the broad range of elements that make up dance. Check it out In addition to its performances, Ballet Austin oers workshops and classes for adults. The 62nd annual production of “The Nutcracker” will feature 15 performances from Dec. 6-23.

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