Tchaikovsky’s “The Nutcracker” returned to the the El Camino College Center for the Arts in Torrance this past weekend. Under the artistic direction of Diane Lauridsen, the beloved ballet was performed by the South Bay Ballet Company. Above: Herr Drosselmeyer, played by Freddy Carrillo, creates magical snow to the delight of the children attending the Christmas Eve party. Below: This year portraying the grandmother and grandchildren are (from left) Ibuki Kurata, Hiroko Muratsuchi, Hailey Momii and Acaju Chavez Gastelum. (MARIO G. REYES/Rafu Shimpo)
