MarLo Dance Studio’s celebrates its 27th season with, The Nutcracker, a holiday celebration to share! Dancing toys, mischievous mice, waltzing flowers and sparkling snowflakes dance to Tchaikovsky’s sumptuous score at the Sprague Theater in Bandon, Oregon. This Christmas classic tells the story of Clara and her magical Nutcracker Prince as they embark on a thrilling adventure. MarLo Dance Studio bi-annually rings in the Christmas season with a family friendly version that even the youngest children will be captivated by. MDS’s lavish scenery and costumes make this ballet a family favorite. Guest performers this year, Hadassah Slater as the delicate, twirling Sugar Plum Fairy. Hadassah is an MDS alumna and company member of Ballet Fantastique, Eugene, Oregon.   The Nutcracker runs 2 weekends, opening with 3p.m. matinees December 6 & 7. A second weekend of performances is December 12, 13, 14. Performance times are 7 p.m. Friday and 3p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Admission is $25 in advance or $30 at the door. Lap-sitting children, 2 and under are free. For advance tickets visit MarLoDance.com or call 706-550-1416. For groups of 15 or more, call the studio direct, 541-252-1394.