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Helgi Tomasson's 2004 Nutcracker

The largest production SF Ballet has undertaken >>

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The Story of Nutcracker

One unforgettable, magical Christmas Eve journey >>

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The Soldiers of Nutcracker

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

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Your Ultimate Guide to Nutcracker

The quintessential holiday classic, SF Ballet style >>

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Nutcracker's Heaviest Tutu

Wearing this tutu is a workout! >>

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Meet the Artist: Principal Dancer Frances Chung

On performing Odette and Odile >>

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Who is Tchaikovsky?

Meet the Russian composer behind ballet’s most beloved scores >>

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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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The Story of Giselle

An unforgettable journey filled with passion, betrayal, & forgiveness >>

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Who's Who in Wheeldon's Cinderella

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

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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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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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Meet Basil Twist

The MacArthur Genius who brings a magical tree to life in 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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About Helgi Tomasson's Romeo & Juliet

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

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Who's Who in Tomasson's Romeo & Juliet

Meet our young lovers, their warring families, and their lifelong friends >>

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The Story of Romeo & Juliet

A tale of star-crossed lovers and ancient grudges. >>

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Your Ultimate Guide to Romeo & Juliet

True love and tragic ends. >>

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To the Pointe: Nutcracker

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

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The Story of Swan Lake

Ballet's Greatest Love Story >>

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To The Pointe: Swan Lake

Everything you need to know about Swan Lake before you go! >>

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About Tomasson's Swan Lake

Ballet at it's most beautiful >>

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Your Ultimate Guide to Swan Lake

High Drama. Gorgeous Music. Ballet’s Most Iconic Roles. >>

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About Bournonville's La Sylphide

The most beautiful way of living life >>

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The Story of La Sylphide

A magical world of forbidden love >>

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Who's Who in Don Quixote

Meet the knights, lovers, and toreadors of ballet’s most stylish rom-com >>

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The Story of Don Quixote

Follow the journey of Don Quixote, Sancho, Kitri, and Basilio >>

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About Don Quixote

A romantic comedy done ballet style >>

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Your Ultimate Guide to Don Quixote

An intro to its sassy heroine, Spanish setting—and real donkey onstage >>

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Instant Expert: Don Quixote

What is a Driad? >>

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Talking Dance: Mathilde Froustey on Don Quixote

Principal Dancer Mathilde Froustey on dancing Kitri in Don Quixote. >>

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Don Quixote Spotify Playlist

Listen to all your favorite moments from this classic ballet. >>

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Photoessay: Don Quixote from the Wings

A look behind the scenes at San Francisco Ballet's Don Quixote >>

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Who's Who in A Midsummer Night's Dream

Meet Helena, Hermia, Hippolyta, and the enchanting creature of Midsummer >>

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The Story of A Midsummer Night's Dream

Shakespeare and Balanchine's beloved story of love in all its complicatedness >>

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About Balanchine's A Midsummer Night's Dream

Enter a magical, moonlit world. >>

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