Local dancers to perform in ballet

(Left to right): Sara Sawiel, Chris Sawiel, Zygmunt Sawiel, Aubrey Kelleher, Claire Mutchler, Kelly Morton, Alysa Boley. Front: Jessica Miller, Jessica Little, Jessica Wester. Photo provided

Nine young people from Sisters will be on stage in this year's performances of Tchaikovsky's Nutcracker Ballet in Bend on Saturday and Sunday, December 7-8.

In roles ranging from Russian and Spanish dancers to snowflakes, flowers, and a candy cane, these dance students will join the Central Oregon School of Ballet as they entertain the community in this 17th annual event.

The Sisters dancers are: Alyssa Boley, Aubrey Kelleher, Kelly Morton, Jessica Little, Stacey Patterson, Claire Mutchler, Jessica Miller, Christopher Sawiel, and Jessica Wester.

Presented by Liberty Bank with the Cascade Festival of Music, the classic will be performed at three times: Saturday, December 7 at 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. and Sunday, December 8 at 3 p.m.

All performances will be held at the Bend High School auditorium, 230 N.E. 6th Street, south of Franklin Avenue. Tickets may be purchased in person at the Cascade Festival of Music box office, 842 N.W. Wall Street, between 12 noon and 3 p.m. weekdays, as well as Saturday, November 30 from noon to 3 p.m.

Patrons may also purchase tickets by calling the box office at 383-2202.

Advance ticket sales prices are $12 and $15 for adults and $5 for children 12 years of age and younger. If available, tickets may be purchased at the door at prices of $18 and $6.