By Heather Lusk
Central Indiana Dance Ensemble opened its 15th anniversary season with The Nutcracker Dec. 12 -14 at the Zionsville Performing Arts Center featuring 130 dancers ages 6 through adult. Approximately 400 children and their parents attended the 10th annual Sugar Plum Fairy Tea held prior to both matinees. The tea included crafts, lunch, cookies, story time and a photo opportunity with the Nutcracker, Sugar Plum Fairy and Clara. The CIDE studio is in Carmel.