Lily Vermilion stands on pointe Wednesday as she observes the on-stage direction during a dress rehearsal for “A Nutcracker Christmas” at the Franco Center in Lewiston. The Dance Center of Auburn will stage performances Friday at 7 p.m. and Saturday at 1 and 7 p.m. at the Franco Center, 46 Cedar St. Andree Kehn/Sun Journal

Dancers don their angel costumes Wednesday during a dress rehearsal for “A Nutcracker Christmas” at the Franco Center in Lewiston. The Dance Center of Auburn will stage performances Friday at 7 p.m. and Saturday at 1 and 7 p.m. at the Franco Center, 46 Cedar St. Andree Kehn/Sun Journal

Dancers share a snack Wednesday during their dress rehearsal for “A Nutcracker Christmas” at the Franco Center in Lewiston. The Dance Center of Auburn will stage performances Friday at 7 p.m. and Saturday at 1 and 7 p.m. at the Franco Center, 46 Cedar St. Andree Kehn/Sun Journal

Angels take the stage Wednesday during their dress rehearsal for “A Nutcracker Christmas” at the Franco Center in Lewiston. The Dance Center of Auburn will stage performances Friday at 7 p.m. and Saturday at 1 and 7 p.m. at the Franco Center, 46 Cedar St. Andree Kehn/Sun Journal

Amelia Pullen, left, gives last-minute direction Wednesday to dancers rehearsing for “A Nutcracker Christmas” at the Franco Center in Lewiston. The Dance Center of Auburn will stage performances Friday at 7 p.m. and Saturday at 1 and 7 p.m. at the Franco Center, 46 Cedar St. Andree Kehn/Sun Journal