Berkeley Ballet Theater (BBT), founded in 1981, provides rigorous classical ballet training to students of all ages in a diverse and nurturing environment. Photo: Emmanuel Canteras for Berkeley Ballet Theater. Berkeley Ballet Theater presents the East Bay's premier family-friendly Nutcracker performance.

I am not a huge fan of the ballet 'The Nutcracker.' I understand the flaw is probably mine. I am missing the wonder and the glow of the holiday season, the lovely play of the lights and motion, and the heartwarming story. Virtuemart Able Products Plugin. It is, I have been told many times, a holiday classic. To me, it drags. Again, my fault, I am sure.

But everyone glides left, everyone glides right, all in perfect harmony, and nothing really happens, does it? There is the sword fight with the Rat King, and at least one loud pop from a soldier's gun, but otherwise it is snooze-city to my uncultured view. • Visionary of the Year Nominee Naomi Fuchs San Francisco Chronicle • What would happen if an earthquake rocked the Hayward fault?