The Salt Creek Ballet performed "The Nutcracker" Sunday afternoon at Hinsdale Central. Kylie Norman and Samantha Leddy are senior members of the Salt Creek Ballet. Bursting out from beneath Mother Ginger are Aubrey Doty and Stella Ryan, who performed as two of the Bon Bons. Nicole Ciapponi and Aaron Renteria are guest artists from the Joffrey Ballet, appearing as the Sugar Plum Fairy and Cavalier. The company will perform "The Nutcracker" over the next two weekends at the North Shore Center for the Performing Arts and McAninch Arts Center. (Jim Slonoff photos)
