"Nutcracker" season comes early in Utah, and stays late. The following calendar will help you to choose among the many "Nutcracker" alternatives.
- CACHE VALLEY CIVIC BALLET, Sandra Emile artistic director. Angela Tolson Smart and Nephi Sanchez star, with 35 members of CVCB, 61 dancers from the community. Ellen Eccles Theatre, 43 S. Main, Logan, Nov. 26, 27, 29 and 30 at 7:30 p.m., also Nov. 27 at 1 p.m. Tickets $4-$15, discounts for children and seniors. 752-0026.- BALLET WEST, John Hart, artistic director. Browning Center for the Performing Arts, Weber State University, Ogden, Dec. 8-11 at 7 p.m., also Dec. 11 at 2 p.m. Tickets $9-$17, matinee $1 less, 399-9214. Also Capitol Theatre, 22 performances Dec. 13-31, tickets $10-$35, 355-ARTS.
- NEVADA DANCE THEATER, Vassili Sulich artistic director. Dixie Center, Dixie College, St. George, Dec. 8 at 4 and 8 p.m. Tickets $10 adults, $6 children matinee, $10 and $9 evening. 628-7003.
- MOUNTAIN WEST BALLET, Karen Chatterton artistic director. Dec. 10, 11, 13, 14, 16, 17 at 7:30 p.m.; Dec. 11 and 18 at 2 p.m. Mt. Jordan Middle School, 340 E. 9400 South. Tickets $5, children $3.
- UTAH BALLET, Vivian Kosan Bagnall artistic director. Gunnison Valley High, Gunnison, Dec. 10, 11 and 13 at 7 p.m., also Dec. 11 at 2 p.m. Tickets from $7. 528-7136.
- MISS MARGENE'S Creative Classroom, assisted by West Valley students, Margene Conde artistic director. Granger High, Dec. 15 and 16 at 7 p.m., admission $2.
- BALLET REPERTORY ENSEMBLE, Carolyn Gwyther artistic director. Geary Theatre, College of Eastern Utah, Price, Dec. 16, 17 and 18 at 7:30 p.m., Snow and Act II of "Nutcracker," also "Les Patineurs" by Ashton. $5 admission, senior and student discount.
- UTAH REGIONAL BALLET, Jacqueline Colledge artistic director, orchestra conducted by Clyn Barrus. Harris Fine Arts Center, Brigham Young University, Provo, Dec. 18, 2 and 7:30 p.m.; Dec. 20, 5:30 p.m.; Dec. 21, 7:30 p.m.; and Dec. 22, 2 and 7:30 p.m. Tickets $8 matinee, $9 evening, 1-800-34DANCE, or 378-HFAC.