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Eleanor Sturdivant, 2, of Jackson, is rendered momentariliy speechless as she meets cast members of Ballet Mississippi's Nutcracker during the Sugar Plum Fairy's Tea Party at the Mississippi Musem of Art in Jackson on Sunday. Ballet Mississipppi's performance of the Nutcracker was held following the tea party at nearby Thalia Mara Hall.

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Young fans seek autographs from cast members of Ballet Mississippi's Nutcracker during the Sugar Plum Fairy's Tea Party at the Mississippi Musem of Art in Jackson on Sunday. Ballet Mississipppi's performance of the Nutcracker was held following the tea party at nearby Thalia Mara Hall.

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Zoe Barfoot, left, as the Snow Queen, and other cast members of Ballet Mississippi's Nutcracker sign autographs for young fans during the Sugar Plum Fairy's Tea Party at the Mississippi Musem of Art in Jackson on Sunday. Ballet Mississipppi's performance of the Nutcracker was held following the tea party at nearby Thalia Mara Hall.

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Julia Rester, left, a cast member of Ballet Mississippi's Nutcracker, is swarmed by young fans seeking autographs during the Sugar Plum Fairy's Tea Party at the Mississippi Musem of Art in Jackson on Sunday. Ballet Mississipppi's performance of the Nutcracker was held following the tea party at nearby Thalia Mara Hall.

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Zoe Barfoot, left, as the Snow Queen, and other cast members of Ballet Mississippi's Nutcracker pose for photos and sign autographs for young fans during the Sugar Plum Fairy's Tea Party at the Mississippi Musem of Art in Jackson on Sunday. Ballet Mississipppi's performance of the Nutcracker was held following the tea party at nearby Thalia Mara Hall.

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Abigail Jones, 4, of Madison, is excited as she poses for a photo with the Snow Queen, Zoe Barfoot, as Barfoot and other cast members of Ballet Mississippi's Nutcracker mingle with young fans during the Sugar Plum Fairy's Tea Party at the Mississippi Musem of Art in Jackson on Sunday. Ballet Mississipppi's performance of the Nutcracker was held following the tea party at nearby Thalia Mara Hall.

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Young fans pose for photos with cast members of Ballet Mississippi's Nutcracker during the Sugar Plum Fairy's Tea Party at the Mississippi Musem of Art in Jackson on Sunday. Ballet Mississipppi's performance of the Nutcracker was held following the tea party at nearby Thalia Mara Hall.

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Katie White, in costume for her role as Marie, signs autographs for young fans during the Sugar Plum Fairy's Tea Party at the Mississippi Musem of Art in Jackson on Sunday before Ballet Mississippi's performance of the Nutcracker at nearby Thalia Mara Hall. Ballet Mississipppi's performance of the Nutcracker was held following the tea party at nearby Thalia Mara Hall.

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Cast members warm up before the Mississippi Metropolitan Ballet's presentation of the Nutcracker on Sunday at the Jackson Academy Performing Arts Center.

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Cast members warm up before the Mississippi Metropolitan Ballet's presentation of the Nutcracker on Sunday at the Jackson Academy Performing Arts Center.

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The Mississippi Metropolitan Ballet performs the Nutcracker on Sunday at the Jackson Academy Performing Arts Center.

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Dancers spring across the stage during the Mississippi Metropolitan Ballet's presentation of the Nutcracker on Sunday at the Jackson Academy Performing Arts Center.

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The Mississippi Metropolitan Ballet performs the Nutcracker on Sunday at the Jackson Academy Performing Arts Center.

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The Mississippi Metropolitan Ballet performs the Nutcracker on Sunday at the Jackson Academy Performing Arts Center.

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The Mississippi Metropolitan Ballet performs the Nutcracker on Sunday at the Jackson Academy Performing Arts Center.

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The Mississippi Metropolitan Ballet performs the Nutcracker on Sunday at the Jackson Academy Performing Arts Center.

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