‘Nutcracker’ Guide

Touring Productions

American Ballet Theatre, Kodak Theatre, 6801 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood. Dec. 14 to 23, 7:30 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday matinees, 2 p.m.; no Dec. 17 performance. $30 to $80. (213) 365-3500.

Moscow Classical Ballet, California Center for the Arts, 340 N. Escondido Blvd., Escondido. Dec. 14, 7:30 p.m.; Dec. 15 and 16, 2 and 7:30 p.m. Also at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium, 300 E. Green St., Pasadena. Dec. 19 and 21, 7:30 p.m.; Dec. 20, 22 and 23 at 2 and 7:30 p.m. $21 to $57; $10 for ages 12 and younger. Information: (626) 449-7360. Tickets: (213) 365-3500.

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Local Dance Companies

Ballet Pacifica, Irvine Barclay Theatre, 4242 Campus Drive, Irvine. Dec. 15 to 23, 2:30 and 7:30 p.m.; Dec. 14, 7:30 p.m.; Dec. 24, 2:30 p.m. Adults, $25; children younger than 12, $21. (949) 854-4646.

California Ballet Company, Poway Center for the Performing Arts, 15498 Espola Road, Poway. Dec. 15, 2:30 and 8 p.m.; Dec. 16, 1 and 5:30 p.m., Adults, $29 to $39; children younger than 12: $16. Also at the Civic Theater, 202 C St., San Diego. Dec. 20, 8 p.m.; Dec 21 and 22, 2:30 and 8 p.m., Dec. 23, 1 and 5:30 p.m. Live orchestra in San Diego only. $25 to $65; children younger than 12, $16. (858) 560-6741.

Channel Islands Ballet, Oxnard Performing Arts Center, 800 Hobson Way, Oxnard. Saturday, 3 and 7:30 p.m; Sunday, 3 p.m. $12.50 to $30. (805) 384-8558.

City Ballet of San Diego, Spreckels Theatre, 121 Broadway, San Diego. Dec. 14, 7:30 p.m.; Dec. 15, 2 and 7:30 p.m.; Dec. 17, 1 and 5 p.m. Orchestra. $19 to $33. (858) 272-8663.

Inland Pacific Ballet, Bridges Auditorium, 450 N. College Way, Claremont. Sunday, Dec. 15 and 16, 20 to 23, 1 p.m.; Saturday, Dec. 15 and 22, 7:30 p.m. Guest dancers for first two performances only. $16 to $30; children younger than 12, $13 to $24. (909) 607-1139.

Orange County Festival Ballet Theatre, Robert B. Moore Theatre, Orange Coast College, 2701 Fairview Road, Costa Mesa. Friday, 7 p.m.; Saturday, 2 and 7 p.m.; Sunday, 2 p.m. Orchestra. $19 to $20; students, seniors, children 12 and younger, $16 to $17. (888) 622-5376.

Palos Verdes Ballet, Norris Theatre, 27570 Crossfield Drive, Rolling Hills. Dec 15, 2 and 7 p.m.; Dec. 16, 1 and 4 p.m., Adults, $21.50; children, $15.50. (310) 544-0403.

San Pedro City Ballet, Marsee Auditorium, El Camino College, 16007 Crenshaw Blvd., Torrance. Dec. 14, 8 p.m.; Dec. 15, 2 and 8 p.m.; Dec. 16, 2 p.m. Guest performers. Adults, $23 to $26; seniors, $21 to $24; children younger than 12, $12. (800) 832-2787.

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Dance Academies and Community Productions

Long Beach Ballet Arts Center, Carpenter Performing Arts Center, Cal State Long Beach, 6200 Atherton St., Long Beach. Dec. 22, 2 and 8 p.m.; Dec. 23, 8 p.m. Guest performers. Adults, $23; children younger than 12, $15. (562) 426-4622.

Malibu Ballet Society and Performing Arts Society, Smothers Theatre, Pepperdine University, 24255 Pacific Coast Highway, Malibu. Friday, 8 p.m.; Saturday, 3 and 7 p.m.; Sunday, 1 and 5 p.m. Adults, $25; children younger than 15, $17.50. (310) 456-4522.

Marat Daukayev School of Ballet, Norman J. Pattiz Concert Hall, Hamilton High School, 2955 S. Robertson Blvd., L.A. Dec. 22, 2 and 7 p.m. Guest performers. $15. (323) 932-6230.

Santa Barbara Festival Ballet and Santa Barbara Ballet Center, Arlington Theatre, 1317 State St., Santa Barbara. Saturday, 2:30 and 7 p.m.; Sunday, 2:30 p.m. Orchestra and guest performers. $8 to $32. (805) 963-4408.

Southern California Dance Theatre, Downey Theatre, 8435 Firestone Blvd., Downey. Friday, Dec. 14-15, 7:30 p.m.; Saturday, 2:30 p.m. $13.50 to $18.50. (562) 496-1766.

West Coast Ballet, Campbell Hall, UC Santa Barbara. Dec. 15, 7:30 p.m.; Dec. 16, 2:30 p.m. Guest performers. Adults, $24 to $26; students and seniors, $18 to $20; children 12 and younger, $13 to $15. (866) 687-6086.

Westside Ballet, Wadsworth Theatre, Wilshire Boulevard at the San Diego Freeway, West L.A. Dec. 15, 2 and 7 p.m.; Dec. 16, 1 and 5 p.m. Guest performer. Adults, $25; children younger than 12, $12. (213) 365-3500.

West Valley Ballet Company, Center for the Visual and Performing Arts, Cal State Northridge, 18111 Nordhoff St., Northridge. Dec. 14, 8 p.m.; Dec. 15 and 16, 2 and 7 p.m. Orchestra. Adults, $20 to $25; children younger than 10, $12 to $25. (818) 677-2488.