The Petite Academy of Dance, in affiliation with Royal Palm Beach Parks & Recreation, presented its annual performance of The Nutcracker on Thursday, Dec. 18 at the Royal Palm Beach Cultural Center. The enchanted holiday story was brought to life by young Petite Academy dancers. The show featured dancers as young as age 2, up through age 12, with some adults rounding out the cast. For more on the Petite Academy of Dance, e-mail Charlene Shaw at TinyToesDance@aol.com.