Smuin dancers Dustin James, Jonathan Powell, and Ben Needham-Wood are featured in Caroling, Caroling/Bright, Bright - a new work choreographed by Amy Seiwert Photo

From: Photo Flash: First Look at Smuin Ballet's THE CHRISTMAS BALLET, UNCORKED!

The Bay Area's hottest holiday ticket gets a 21st season kick when Smuin Ballet's The Christmas Ballet, Uncorked! makes its sassy return, a perfect gift for audience members of all ages. An ever-changing carousel of mischief and elegance, this enormously popular holiday celebration offers something for everyone, from ballet, tap, and swing to a wealth of other dances drawn from holiday traditions from around the world. This year The Christmas Ballet, Uncorked! includes new choreography from Smuin's acclaimed Choreographer-in-Residence Amy Seiwert, as well as debut pieces from dancers Ben Needham-Wood, Nicole Haskins, and Weston Krukow. Scroll down for a first look at the performers in action!