The Woodlands Civic Ballet held a preview performance of The Woodlands Civic Ballet production of The Nutcracker at Market Street Sunday. Full-length performances will be Dec. 19th at 7:30 p.m., and Dec. 20th at 2 p.m. at the Nancy Bock theatre at McCullough Jr. High and tickets are available at the door. Classes begin January 4th and for more information, call 281-362-7271 or visit woodlandscivicballet.org. Photos by Jerry Baker:

Jordan Wiatt, backed up by Elizabeth Flowers, from left, Samantha Giedris, Allyson Portillo, and Lesley Smith, performs the Waltz of the Flowers during a preview of The Woodlands Civic Ballet production of The Nutcracker at Market Street on Sunday.

The Woodlands Civic Ballet founder and artistic director Karyn Simon-Poland, second from left, poses for a photo with her senior dancers, including Alexandra McHugh, from left, Belle Ibanez, and Lesley Smith, after a preview performance of The Woodlands Civic Ballet production of The Nutcracker at Market Street on Sunday.

Dew Drop Fairy Belle Ibanez, 17, center, a senior at College Park High School, and the Corps de Ballet perform the Waltz of the Flowers during a preview of The Woodlands Civic Ballet production of The Nutcracker at Market Street on Sunday.

Bon Bons Isabella Cimetta, Natalie Fort, Cammie Chauffe, Emily Hill, and Lauren Backer perform during a preview of The Woodlands Civic Ballet production of The Nutcracker at Market Street on Sunday.

Emily Daspit ("Clara"), and Alexis Miller share a hug during the preview performance of The Woodlands Civic Ballet Nutcracker at Market Street. At left is Alexandra Scott.

The Woodlands Civic Ballet founder & director Karyn Simon-Poland was all smiles during the preview performance of TWCB Nutcracker at Market Street on Sunday.

Arabian Princesses Jordan Wiatt, left, and Erin Kedzie perform during a preview of The Woodlands Civic Ballet production of The Nutcracker at Market Street on Sunday.

Arabian Princesses Erin Kedzie, left, and Jordan Wiatt, say a prayer before their performance during a preview of The Woodlands Civic Ballet production of The Nutcracker at Market Street on Sunday.

Spanish Princesses Sarah Backer, left, and Kathryn Nardone perform during a preview of The Woodlands Civic Ballet production of The Nutcracker at Market Street on Sunday.

Ally Arthur performs during a preview of The Woodlands Civic Ballet production of The Nutcracker at Market Street on Sunday.