Palm Beach Daily News/The Shiny Sheet: “Christmas in July event keeps little ballerinas on their toes”

Above: Ballet Florida dancers Maggie van Wieringen, from left, Ashley Simpson and artistic director Lauren Carey lead Jaclyn Nolen, 2, and Skyler Nolen, 4, of West Palm Beach, London Civil, 6, of Greenacres and Zoey Trivlis, 2, of Delray Beach, in the Christmas in July Nutcracker Under the Sea lesson and performance at Royal Poinciana Plaza on Tuesday. Right: Jaclyn Nolen prepares to leap over ballet shoes. The weekly Wee Royal Hour event, which features various cultural and science activities, is 3 to 5 p.m. Tuesdays in the west courtyard. See more photos at