The Milwaukee Ballet's 2010 edition of "The Nutcracker" is around the corner, and that again raises the profile of artistic director Michael Pink, who has been on a creative tear in the early months of this season. "Esmeralda," his new take on his older ballet "The Hunchback of Notre Dame," received its world premiere at the Marcus Center in October, and Pink choreographed the Milwaukee Rep's big production of "Cabaret" in September.