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Willam Christensen's 1944 Nutcracker

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

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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

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Recognizing Betsy Erickson and Anita Paciotti

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Nutcracker from Backstage

A unique perspective on this holiday classic >>

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"Arts, culture, ballet—they enable people to discover something new about themselves" >>

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Preview SF Ballet's 2020 Season

Classical and Contemporary. Comedy and Tragedy. Mindful and Magical. Audience and Artist. >>

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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

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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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The interior designer at the helm of SF Ballet's 2020 gala, SPELLBOUND >>

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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

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Late night inspiration

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Baby, It's Cold Inside!

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Nutcracker at 75: The History

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The Art of Education

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Crossroads: Meet Dancer Daniel Deivison-Oliveira

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Crossroads: Meet Dancer Gabriela Gonzalez

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