Sugarplums, snowflakes and dreams come to life as Orinda Ballet Academy’s holiday production marks its 17th season at the Orinda Library Auditorium. Performances are scheduled Friday, Dec. 12 at 6:30 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 13 at 1 p.m. and 5 p.m. and Sunday, Dec. 14, at 11:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. Tickets are available at Eventbrite.com. Dancers pictured, top row (L-R) Mia Jeric, Joline Bramble, Zoey Ying, Maya Elkind, Bailey Brothers, Ella Pierce, Renee Silberschmidt, Emma Silberschmidt; bottom (L-R) Emily Charo, Ella Emanual, Paloma Branson, Kendall Sparks, Gianna Galando, Madeline Mai, Mia Lerner, Reese Jackson.