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Nutcracker in January? Production perseveres despite COVID hurdles FacebookTwitterEmail 2of8 Laura Casellini as Clara, seated, and Eric Meichtry as the Nutcracker (Anthony Tassarotti)Anthony TassarottiShow MoreShow Less 3of8 5of8 6of8 7of8 Director Abbie Guisbond directs rehearsal via Zoom, with Maria Bortugno at center and Gail Tassarotti, owner of Albany Dance Fitness, at far right and in mirror. (Anthony Tassarotti)Anthony TassarottiShow MoreShow Less 8of8 The last Christmas tree needles have been swept up and Groundhog Day is just around the corner, but a group of local dancers is determined to infuse a gray January with some belated holiday cheer. This week, after a series of roadblocks and delays, director Abbie Guisbond of Troy and her eight performers will present the virtual production, “Excerpts from ‘The Nutcracker,’” a reimagined version of the classic ballet. ....