Dance talent abounds here

The Stephens Auditorium stage this year featured five local dance students in the 37th Annual Nutcracker Ballet Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 9 and 10 in Ames. All five are students of Micki Larsen from Micki’s Gotta Dance in Ogden. Pictured are Greta Siler (playing a Harlequin), Liv Coleman (Angel). Back row, dance instructor Micki Larsen, Gabby Diggs (Russian), Natalie Keenan (Mouse), Ella Keenan (Clara’s Big Friend). Gabby, Natalie, Greta and Liv danced in all three performances. Ella  performed in the Saturday matinee. -Photo provided