+

BACKSTAGE

BACKSTAGE

MORE FROM SAN FRANCISCO BALLET

AN INCLUSIVE NUTCRACKER

San Francisco Ballet presented its first ever Sensory Friendly Performance on December 21, 2022, to a nearly sold-out... >>

Article

Willam Christensen's 1944 Nutcracker

The first full-length production in the United States >>

Article

Helgi Tomasson's 2004 Nutcracker

The largest production SF Ballet has undertaken >>

Article

The Story of Nutcracker

One unforgettable, magical Christmas Eve journey >>

Article

Nutcracker By the Numbers

Explore Nutcracker in a new way >>

Article

Nutcracker Close Up

Discover the beautiful details of Nutcracker's costumes >>

Article

The Soldiers of Nutcracker

The toy soldier army in Nutcracker, rank by rank >>

Article

Who's Who in Nutcracker

With their favorite holiday treats! >>

Article

Boys & Girls Clubs Nutcracker Viewing Parties

Help Create the Wonder and Excitement of the Nutcracker this Holiday Season >>

Article

Six Steps to a Dreamy Nutcracker with Kids (with Insider Tips!)

No meltdowns here! Make your Nutcracker memories a dream. >>

Article

WHO IS FLOATING POINTS

Journey through the Mere Mortals soundscape >>

Article

Your Ultimate Guide to Nutcracker

The quintessential holiday classic, SF Ballet style >>

Article

Nutcracker Notes

8 Stats about the Nutcracker Orchestra >>

Article

Nutcracker's Ribbon Dance

A San Francisco Ballet Nutcracker staple >>

Article

Nutcracker's Heaviest Tutu

Wearing this tutu is a workout! >>

Article

The Rodent Royalty of Nutcracker

Every good fairy tale needs a good bad guy >>

Article

Nutcracker Spotify Playlist

Get into the spirit of Nutcracker >>

Podcast

The Curation of Marguerite and Armand

Tamara Rojo shares her insights on this iconic British masterpiece >>

Article

Early Look: A Midsummer Night’s Dream’s Enchanting Costumes

Christian Lacroix’s designs arrive from Paris >>

Article

Company News: Welcoming Julio Bocca

Learn more about the dance legend >>

Article

Broken Wings Tells Frida Kahlo’s Story

Choreographer Annabelle Lopez Ochoa breaks down her inspiration >>

Article

Edward Watson on Song of the Earth

Edward Watson was in our studios in September setting Song of the Earth, which will have its SF Ballet premiere in our British Icons program in February 2024. >>

Article

Finding The Perfect Fit

Finding a dancer’s perfect fit is a science and an art, where safety and comfort are key and the result stays true to the designer’s vision. >>

Article

Understanding the Score with Composer Arturo O’Farrill

Grammy Award-winning composer reimagines Carmen through a Cuban lens >>

Article

Soloist Jasmine Jimison is Pointe Cover Star

Jasmine Jimison Takes Flight at San Francisco Ballet >>

Article

Inside Carmen with Choreographer Arielle Smith

Arielle Smith in Studio Crafting World Premiere >>

Article

GENTLE BALLET OPENS NEW DOORS FOR MATURE DANCERS

Virtual Gentle Ballet Promotes the Joy of Movement >>

Article

Inside the Studio with Annabelle Lopez Ochoa

Choreographer Annabelle Lopez Ochoa’s Broken Wings Comes to San Francisco >>

Article

2023 SFBS STUDENTS SUCCESS IN FUTURE ENDEAVORS

SF Ballet School is proud to share the impressive roster of placements and contracts attained by our 2023 Level 8 & Trainee students! >>

Article

Behind the Proscenium: Thomas Richards-Keyes on Swan Lake

What it takes to prep a story ballet for the stage >>

Video

Meet the Artist: Debra Sowell, PhD

On America’s first full-length Swan Lake >>

Podcast

Your Guide to Starry Nights

Everything you need to know about SF Ballet at Stanford University! >>

Article

Meet the Artist: Principal Dancer Frances Chung

On performing Odette and Odile >>

Podcast

Meet the Artist: Katita Waldo on MADCAP

SF Ballet Rehearsal Director Katita Waldo discusses the world premiere of Danielle Rowe's MADCAP with Director... >>

Podcast

Meet the Artist: Sasha Mukhamedov on Possokhov's Violin Concerto

Soloist Sasha Mukhamedov speaks with Claire Sheridan about her work with Yuri Possokhov on Violin Concerto before... >>

Podcast

Behind the Proscenium: Megan Gulla on Swan Lake

22 is a LOT of swans >>

Video
1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9