While "The Nutcracker" represents the wonder and joy of the Christmas holiday season, senior Sage Leland, who has participated in many of her studio's performances, finds it to be a symbol of commitment. After seeing San Francisco Ballet's version of the production at an early age, Leland has held...

There’s a traditional staple to almost every holiday, whether it is a type of food, an event or even a mascot. For Christmas, there is no performance that quite compares to the “The Nutcracker” ballet. Originally, “The Nutcracker” was based on a German fairytale called “The Nutcracker...