D’IBERVILLE, Miss. (WLOX) - On Friday evening, the Mississippi Gulf Coast Ballet Theatre finished up one last rehearsal before making its annual debut of “The Nutcracker” on Saturday.

Since the summer, dancers have been learning the classical ballet choreography.

Companies across the region are also joining the production, such as Ballet Pensacola and the Cangelosi Dance Company.

Leila Pitcovich dances the part of Clara and said she’s ready for this weekend’s performances.

“This is the final rehearsal before we go on stage and actually do it with the costumes, the props,” Pitcovich said. “So, this is basically our last practice here at the studio. I’m looking forward to performing. I love performing so much. It’s my favorite.”

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