Courtney Kostopoulos, 10, and resident of Salem will perform in Melrose Youth Ballet's 17th annual production of The Nutcracker on December 2, 3, and 4, 2011 at Memorial Hall in Melrose.  These young dancers, ranging in from age 7 - 18, auditioned and were cast in the annual production.  MYB is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization whose mission is to help young dancers realize their potential by being part of a full-scale ballet production that pairs children, young adults, and professional dancers on stage together for this annual holiday tradition.  For more information on The Nutcracker visit www.melroseyouthballet.org or call 781-665-4MYB.