Photography by Chrysti Tovani

Christopher Nachtrab, professional dancer with the Sacramento Ballet, introduces Peter Pan, Tinker Bell, Wendy, and the ensemble of "Take Me to Neverland" to a packed room full children and parents eagerly anticipating the arrival of these beloved characters.

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Sacramento Ballet Preview Performance of Peter Pan at McKinley Library

Alexandra Cunningham as "Wendy" @AlexandraJKLC

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Sacramento Ballet Preview Performance of Peter Pan at McKinley Library

Before the "faith, trust, and pixie dust." Tinker Bell doesn't look happy to meet Wendy.
Maggie Rupp as "Tinker Bell" @MaggieRupp Alexandra Cunningham as "Wendy" @AlexandraJKLC SacBallet.org/pan

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Rex Wheeler as “Peter Pan”

Charming and mischievous! And he can fly! Take me to Neverland!

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Sacramento Ballet Preview Performance of Peter Pan at McKinley Library

He's a perfect Peter Pan!

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Charming and Charismatic!

Peter appears to be reaching toward Tinker Bell as she places her hands to meet him, but his gaze and smile are for Wendy.

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Sacramento Ballet Preview Performance of Peter Pan at McKinley Library

Maggie Rupp as Tinker Bell @MaggieRupp

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#shshsh

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Wendy

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Sacramento Ballet Preview Performance of Peter Pan at McKinley Library

He flies!

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Sacramento Ballet Preview Performance of Peter Pan at McKinley Library

Wendy and Peter Pan

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The ensemble

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Nana

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Tinker Bell looks adoringly at Peter Pan

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Sacramento Ballet Preview Performance of Peter Pan at McKinley Library

The sun was bright but we made it work.

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Sacramento Ballet Preview Performance of Peter Pan at McKinley Library

Beautiful Performers

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