Sawa Chiba, 12, a senior company member of the Dance Centre Kenya (DCK), follows the performance backstage ahead of her role in The Nutcracker at the Kenya National Theatre in Nairobi on December 7, 2024. The Nutcracker is a beloved Christmas ballet, first performed in 1892, with music by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky. Known for its enchanting score and festive themes, it has become a holiday tradition worldwide. (Photo by Luis TATO / AFP) (Photo by LUIS TATO/AFP via Getty Images)