Updated: Monday, 04 Jan 2010, 5:27 PM EST
Published : Sunday, 03 Jan 2010, 7:37 PM EST
LAFAYETTE IN (WLFI) - The holiday classic about a magical Christmas Eve, 1865 came to life on the Long Center Stage. Dozens of performers dressed in period costumes, as part of the Lafayette Ballet Company's 21st presentation of the Nutcracker. Many dancers expressed pride at having performed many different roles over the years as they grew up.