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About David Dawson's Anima Animus

"Don't do what you know. Do something beyond. Unbound." >>

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About Benjamin Millepied's Appassionata

Elegant precision becomes passionate abandon over one tempestuous evening in Appassionata. >>

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Meet the Artist: Jane Green, Kate Share, and Ken Ryan

SF Ballet's Production Staff on Cinderella and Creating Fairy-tale Magic Onstage >>

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About Helgi Tomasson's Romeo & Juliet

A story that transcends time, race, class, and gender >>

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To the Pointe: Cinderella

All you need to know about Cinderella before you go! >>

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Meet Basil Twist

The MacArthur Genius who brings a magical tree to life in Cinderella >>

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In the Wings of Wheeldon's Cinderella

Take a look behind the scenes with a unique view of Christopher Wheeldon's Cinderella. >>

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Female Characters in 2020 Story Ballets

Get to know this season’s complex, compelling heroines and the women bringing them to life. >>

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Helgi Tomasson discusses SPELLBOUND's world premieres

SF Ballet's Artistic Director on the two new ballets at this year's gala >>

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The Story of Christopher Wheeldon's Cinderella

Meet Cinderella, Prince Guillaume, and more in this classic fairy tale. >>

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Designing Cinderella's Ball Gown

Scenic and Costume Designer Julian Crouch on creating the perfect outfit for a ball. >>

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After 10-year career, Vitor Luiz says "Até breve" to SF Ballet

Vitor Luiz takes his final steps on the Opera House stage on Jan 16. >>

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You're Invited to the Ball: Cinderella Trailer

Gorgeous gowns, golden slippers, and true love. >>

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The Price of Attending the Ball

Dress: $3000. Tiara: $150. The Ultimate Fairy Tale Transformation: Priceless. >>

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Who's Who in Wheeldon's Cinderella

Meet our headstrong heroine, dashing prince, and mysterious spirits. >>

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About Christopher Wheeldon's Cinderella

There may be no fairy godmother, but you won't miss her a bit in Wheeldon's Cinderella. >>

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Your Ultimate Guide to Wheeldon's Cinderella

Everything fans of the fairy tale, Christopher Wheeldon, and great shoes needs! >>

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Your Ultimate Guide to the Story Ballet Trio

Three love stories. Three iconic ballets. >>

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Preparation, Pasta, and Pointe Shoes

Follow two Nutcracker dancers from morning class to curtain call. >>

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Magical Moments with Frances Chung

"Knowing how the magic is created makes it more magical." >>

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Nutcracker's Ribbon Dance

A San Francisco Ballet Nutcracker staple >>

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Mindful Meets Magical: Ballet Book Club

Books, wine, and ballet? I'm in! >>

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Nutcracker Spotify Playlist

Get into the spirit of Nutcracker with our Spotify playlist. >>

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Nutcracker Coloring Page

Color your own Sugar Plum Fairy and King of the Mice! >>

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The Rodent Royalty of Nutcracker

Every good fairy tale needs a good bad guy. >>

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Grin and Bear It

In California, bears are everywhere, including Nutcracker! >>

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Talking Props with the Prop Master

Master of Properties Ken Ryan on Nutcracker props both large and small >>

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To the Pointe: Nutcracker

All you need to know about Nutcracker before you go! >>

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Baby, It's Cold Inside!

Making the Nutcracker Snow Scene >>

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75th-Anniversary Nutcracker Preview

Share Magical Memories This Holiday Season >>

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Photoessay: Nutcracker from the Wings

Every year, photographer Erik Tomasson captures Nutcracker from a unique perspective. >>

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Preview our 75th Anniversary Nutcracker

Celebrate this magical story with us this holiday season. >>

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Meet Principal Dancer Misa Kuranaga

"Coming back to SF Ballet is coming back to where I started," says Kuranaga. >>

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To the Pointe: 2020 Season Preview

Hear all about what to look forward to in the 2020 season >>

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Meet the Artist: Sofiane Sylve

Principal Dancer Sofiane Sylve on teaching and the Shostakovich Trilogy >>

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Meet the Artist: Carrie Gaiser Casey, PhD

SF Ballet's Resident Scholar on the ballet at the center of Ratmansky's Shostakovich Trilogy. >>

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