DancEncounter presents "The Nutcracker" in Batavia at 3 p.m.

This weekend you can see the hard work of about a hundred dancers come to life.

The dancers at the DancEncounter studio in Geneva will perform the traditional ballet The Nutcracker on Dec. 17 and 18 at 3 p.m. at the Batavia Fine Arts Centre (at ), Wilson Street and Western Avenue, Batavia.

The cast features all local dancers from the ages of 3 through adult and has been a rich part of the DancEncounter heritage throughout the history of the school (established in 1993).

Tickets can be booked online at www.bataviafineartscentre.org or by calling 630-937-8930.

Director Tracy Adams is delighted to head back to the wonderful facility at BFAC having choreographed for . She is so proud of the dancers' achievements. She is excited for them to experience the magic of sharing their performance with the community as they tell this timeless tale of a young girl's dream, in swirls of colorful costumes, music and dance.

Come visit Fox Valley's newest state-of-the-art performance facility and make Batavia Fine Arts Centre your theatre-going home. Thanks for your support!