San Francisco Ballet

Seeing a live performance can feel out of reach for families with young children. Will the kids be too loud? Will they stay in their seats? Will they even understand what is happening on stage?Designed with children ages 2 to 8 in mind, San Francisco Ball

Sadler's Wells Theatre in North London has lived many lives across its 340-year history. The site has held a cinema, a roller-skating rink, carnival acts, opera, and even an enormous water tank for staged naval battles. Today, it is widely regarded as the

Introduce your family to the enchantment of classical ballet with Tiny Dances: Swan Lake. Tailored specifically for young audiences, this captivating production distills Tchaikovsky's legendary story of love, betrayal, and magic into a whimsical, easy-to-

Taking young children to the ballet can be a wonderful experience, but anyone who has tried it knows that a traditional performance isn't designed with a 2-year-old in mind.That's where San Francisco Ballet's new series, Tiny Dances, comes in.Created for

Principal Dancer Wei Wang talks with Dance Educator Jennifer Kovacevich on March 29, 2026 about Don Quixote as part of the 2026 Season.Like what you heard? Subscribe to our Meet the Artist podcast on Apple Podcasts to access archived episodes and have new

Principal Dancer Madeline Woo talks with Dance Educator Mary Wood on March 27, 2026 about Don Quixote as part of the 2026 Season.Like what you heard? Subscribe to our Meet the Artist podcast on Apple Podcasts to access archived episodes and have new ones

"Costumes have to tell you in a moment what that person is feeling, what they're going through-what changes are happening," said Costume Designer Martin Pakledinaz, when accepting a Tony Award for his designs for Broadway's Thoroughly Modern Millie. Pakle

Ready to feel the holiday cheer? Listen to SF Ballet Orchestra play Tchaikovsky's Nutcracker and join us between December 5 and 28 to experience all the magic in person. Source

How many pointe shoes does SF Ballet go through during Nutcracker? How tall is the Christmas tree? Click through the numbers below to explore Nutcracker by the numbers. 18Pounds of fabric in the wind-up ballerina's tutu Tyla Steinbach in Tomasson's Nutcra

The holiday season wouldn't be complete without the magic of the San Francisco Ballet's Nutcracker. One of the unique features of our production is how it weaves in elements of San Francisco's iconic landmarks, giving the story a distinctly local twist. A