By Town Crier Staff Report

Los Altos resident Dalia Rawson is dancing the role of Maria in Ballet San Jose Silicon Valley’s production of “The Nutcracker,” which runs through Sunday at Flint Center in Cupertino.

Choreographed by Dennis Nahat, the production features more than 40 company dancers and is augmented by more than 60 young dancers and students in the advanced program from the Ballet San Jose Silicon Valley School.

The full-length, two-act production, which opened Dec. 7, features music by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky. The conductor is Dwight Oltman.

The theater is dressed as a winter wonderland, replete with lights and garlands. David Guthrie is responsible for costumes and scenery.

This tale of Maria and her beloved Nutcracker is suited for audiences of all ages.

Remaining performances are slated for 7:30 p.m., today through Friday; and 1:30 and 7:30 p.m., Saturday and Sunday.

Tickets are priced at $26 and $62, with special discounts for students, seniors and groups. Subscription packages for the entire 2001-02 season are also available.

The 2,433-seat Flint Center is located at De Anza College, 21250 Stevens Creek Blvd.

For tickets and more information, call (408) 288-2800 or visit www.balletsanjose.org.