Meagan Richard, in blue, and other dancers rehearse Wednesday night during a dress rehearsal for their upcoming performances of “A Nutcracker Christmas” at the Franco Center in Lewiston, presented by The Dance Center in Auburn. Performances are Friday at 7 p.m. and Saturday at 1 and 7 p.m. For more information on the shows, visit thedancecenterla.com. Russ Dillingham/Sun Journal

Meagan Richard is surrounded by dancers Wednesday night during a dress rehearsal for “A Nutcracker Christmas” at the Franco Center in Lewiston. The Dance Center in Auburn is presenting performances Friday at 7 p.m. and Saturday at 1 and 7 p.m. For more information, visit thedancecenterla.com. Russ Dillingham/Sun Journal