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Musicians' Insights: Marilyn Coyne on Nutcracker

Learn more about the power-packed music behind everyone’s favorite festive ballet >>

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Lew Christensen's 1954 Nutcracker

Featuring designs by children's book illustrator Leonard Weisgard >>

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Training the Dance Stars of the Future

Pursuing dreams, both physically and virtually >>

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From Beach Read to World Premiere Ballet

Finding Inspiration from the Written Word >>

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Celebrating 40 Years of Dance in Schools and Communities

Four decades on, SF Ballet's pioneering dance education program continues to innovate. >>

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Ballet Master Betsy Erickson Takes a Final Bow

After 44 Years with SF Ballet, Betsy Erickson is retiring. >>

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BRAVO Stays Busy

SF Ballet's fantastic superhero volunteers >>

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Ballet Myth Busters

Episode 3: All About Food >>

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The 1986 Christensen/Tomasson Nutcracker

"Lew wanted changes. Now it's up to you to make them work." >>

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Recognizing Betsy Erickson and Anita Paciotti

This year's Christensen Society Honorees >>

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Nutcracker from Backstage

A unique perspective on this holiday classic >>

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A Wartime Nutcracker

Lew, Lincoln, Vaudeille, and what it took to get Nutcracker onstage in 1944 >>

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America's First Snow Queen

Celebrating Jocelyn Vollmar >>

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Dancers Bring Nutcracker Joy to UCSF

"The holidays are a perfect time to give back to the community." >>

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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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Boys & Girls Club Members at the Land of Dreams

Help create the wonder and excitement of the Nutcracker Benefit Luncheon this holiday season  >>

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Late night inspiration

How dinner with Balanchine & Danilova led to Willam Christensen creating America's first Nutcracker >>

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Baby, It's Cold Inside!

Making the Nutcracker Snow Scene >>

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Nutcracker Word Search

Can you find all the Nutcracker characters? >>

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Photoessay: Nutcracker from the Wings

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

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Nutcracker at 75: The History

Follow Nutcracker's journey over the last 75 years >>

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Crossroads: Meet Dancer WanTing Zhao

"Dancing in the Company was my dream" >>

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Crossroads: Meet Subscriber Jazz Tigan

"SF Ballet is my favorite sports team." >>

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Pack a Picnic, Wear Layers, and Head Over to Stern Grove

SF Ballet returns to the Stern Grove Festival on July 28 >>

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Crossroads: Meet Subscriber Candice Ho

"Going to SF Ballet helps me engage with my general passion for movement."  >>

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A Student's Perspective on Learning to Choreograph

SF Ballet School Student Pemberley Ann Olson on choreographing >>

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Q & A with Principal Bass Player Steve D'Amico

A founding member of the SF Ballet Orchestra bids farewell >>

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About John Neumeier's The Little Mermaid

The Little Mermaid reveals the depths of Neumeier's imagination and demands the height of artistry. >>

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Meet the Artist: SF Ballet School Faculty Jeffrey Lyons

On teaching boys and the role of Ballet Master >>

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About The Sleeping Beauty

Simple and clean, The Sleeping Beauty is the epitome of classical technique and style. >>

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Meet the Artist: Principal Dancer Sasha de Sola

On classical roles and Don Quixote >>

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Bringing Nutcracker to Our Community

Tidings of movement and joy for all ages >>

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Which Nutcracker Character Are You?

Are you a Clara, a Fritz, or the King of the Mice? >>

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A Sensory-Friendly Ballet Experience

SF Ballet partners with Autism Fun Bay Area >>

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Past Forward: How Triple-Bill Programs Have Shaped Ballet

Mixed Repertory: The Cutting-Edge of Ballet Innovation >>

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6 Surprising Nutcracker Stats

Discover Nutcracker's tallest, heaviest, and largest secrets! >>

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