‘Snow Maiden’ ballet on stage in Sonoma Dec. 8 and 9

Sonoma Conservatory of Dance’s “Snow Maiden: A Russian Wonder Tale of Love and Magic” returns this weekend with two performances at the Sebastiani Theatre. With a cast of adults and children ages 6 to 16, the full-length ballet and dance performance recounts a classic Russian folktale.

The ballet production is dear to the hearts of lead dancers, Fiona Cole (the Snow Maiden), Ximena Landeros (the West Wind), Sara McDermott (the Frost Fairy) and Isabella Silvi (the North Wind), according to artistic director Patty O’Reilly.

The three first danced in “The Snow Maiden” when they were 5 and 6 years of age.

Reserved seating tickets for the 1 p.m. shows on Saturday, Dec. 8 and Sunday,

Dec. 9 can be purchased online at

thesnowmaiden.brownpapertickets.com/ or by visiting SCD at 561 Broadway,

Suite B. Tickets are $22 for adults, $17 for students (ID required) and seniors, and $12 for children under 12. Call 938-1424.