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Talking Dance with Nikisha Fogo

San Francisco Ballet in Tomasson's Nutcracker // © Erik Tomasson

Principal Dancer Nikisha Fogo on the iconic Nutcracker variation

Known to many as the Sugar Plum Fairy variation, San Francisco Ballet’s Nutcracker gives a grown-up Clara the chance to dance with her Prince in the final moments of the ballet, but it’s still that same iconic music we all know and love. Join Principal Dancer Nikisha Fogo as she shares her thoughts and approach to performing this beloved piece.

Nutcracker is onstage Dec 5–28, 2025.