Dance

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Pacific Northwest Ballet: Nutcracker Kent Stowell and Francia Russell had a very specific vision for Nutcracker: Unlike so many productions that borrow here and there from other sources, PNB’s has a unique and distinct style, going back to the original E.T.A. Hoffmann story, as spooky as it is sweet. SANDRA KURTZ McCaw Hall, Seattle Center, 441-2424. $22–$140. Runs practically daily; see pnb.org for exact schedule. Ends Dec. 29.

International Ballet Theatre: Nutcracker With choreography by Artistic Director Vera Altunina and hand-crafted sets and costumes from Russia. Meydenbauer Center, 11100 N.E. Sixth St., Bellevue, 800-838-3006, intballetacademy.org. $25–$42. 7:30 p.m. Thurs.–Fri., 2 & 7:30 p.m. Sat., 2 p.m. Sun., plus 2 p.m. Mon., Dec. 23. Ends Dec. 23.

DASSdance: Mini-Nutcracker A bit of Nutcracker, a continental breakfast, a visit from Santa, and more! Washington Hall, 153 14th Ave., 800-838-3006, dassdance.org. $15–$20. 11 a.m. Sat., Dec. 21.

The Longest Night: Belly Dance for the Solstice Performances by Anwaar, Verbena, Carouselle Tribal Belly Dance, and Blue Lotus Dance Company. Columbia City Theater, 4918 Rainier Ave. S., 723-0088, columbiacitytheater.com. $12. 7 p.m. Sun., Dec. 22.