San Francisco Ballet's production of the beloved Nutcracker, reset during the 1915 Panama Pacific International Exhibition, introduces viewers to the dazzling Maria Kochetkova and Davit Karapetyan.

Since the first production of The Nutcracker in St. Petersburg more than a century ago, its charming story, dazzling choreography and magnificent Tchaikovsky score have combined to make it one of the most popular and enduring ballets the world over. San Francisco Ballet makes the beloved ballet its own, resetting it during the 1915 Panama Pacific International Exhibition and introducing "Dance in America" viewers to the dazzling Maria Kochetkova and Davit Karapetyan. The work is choreographed by artistic director Helgi Tomasson and features dazzling sets by Michael Yeargan and opulent costumes by Martin Pakledinaz, both Tony Award-winning designers. Olympic champion figure skater Kristi Yamaguchi hosts.

Dance in America: San Francisco Ballet’s Nutcracker is part of holiday programming airing in December 2010 (check local listings) on PBS stations.