The traditional holiday story of Clara, the Nutcracker and seven headed Rat King, and the Kingdom of Sweets will be brought to the stage in Sierra Nevada Ballet’s “Peanutcracker — The Story in a Nutshell”.

It is a shorter, 45-minute narrated version that is “designed for families with younger children to introduce them to the wonderful world of ballet,” noted Rosine Bena, artistic director of the Sierra Nevada Ballet. Bena wrote and choreographed this traditional holiday show .

It will be performed Dec. 5 at 2pm and 7pm at the Carson City Community Center. School performances are scheduled throughout Northern Nevada.

Ticket prices start at $6 for youth under 15; all other tickets are $11. They may be reserved by calling Cara Zamora at 775.636.5266 or emailing Development@SierraNevadaBallet.org. Tickets are also available the day of the show.