A Dancer’s Christmas uses familiar stories and traditions to present the wonder of the season from a dancer’s point of view,” according to the ballet’s creator and choreographer Robert Ver Eecke, SJ. For nearly three decades, he has directed professional dancers, alumni, and students, combining styles from classical ballet to break dancing, to stage what the Boston Herald called a “festive, emotionally moving, and spiritually nourishing reminder of the true meaning of Christmas.” Above, Ver Eecke attends a rehearsal at the Brookline Academy of Dance on November 23 for the 28th and final season of this Boston holiday tradition. “Many of the dancers who have devoted themselves to the ballet for years are retiring,” he told the Chronicle. “To retain the level of professional dance performers has become more and more challenging, especially in Boston.” Ver Eecke will continue serving as pastor at two local churches and teaching at the University, “finding ways to integrate dance into the spiritual lives of people.” This year’s performances will take place at Robsham Theater at 3 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. on December 13 and 20; and at 3 p.m. on December 14 and 21. Tickets for general admission are $30; $20 for seniors and those with University IDs.