Baby, It’s Cold Inside! Making the Nutcracker Snow Scene
SF Ballet’s Nutcracker is known for the sheer amount of snow that falls during the Snow Scene—the final moments are a legitimate […]
In Conversation with Kelly Tweeddale
An interview with SF Ballet incoming executive director Kelly Tweeddale.
At the Crossroads of Movement and Music
By Hannah Young After decades of use, it’s time to replace our Opera House piano—can you help SF Ballet raise […]
Dancer Steven Morse Brings Back DanceFAR (For A Reason)
DanceFAR, a performance and after party organized by Steven Morse to benefit the International Rescue Committee and Gugulethu Ballet Project, […]
Crossroads: Meet Dancer Daniel Deivison-Oliveira
A native of Rio de Janeiro, Daniel Deivison-Oliveira studied at SF Ballet School before joining the Company as a member […]
Summer with SF Ballet: Part 1
When dancers are in the off-season, they’re not really off. Part one of our two-part series, “Summer with SF Ballet,” […]
SF Ballet School Holds First-Ever Auditions in Mexico
San Franciso Ballet School holds its first-ever auditions in Mexico as part of Despertares Impulsa and awards 12 scholarships.
Meet Principal Dancer Misa Kuranaga
Misa Kuranaga joins San Francisco Ballet as a principal dancer this summer. Born and raised in Osaka, Japan, Kuranaga has […]
Q & A with James Gott
Principal Timpanist James Gott retires from the SF Ballet Orchestra at the end of the 2019 Season after more than […]
Q & A with Richard Battle
Head of Hair and Makeup Richard Battle retires from SF Ballet at the end of the 2019 Season. A beloved […]
The Little Mermaid: Behind the Scenes
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Christopher Wheeldon On Creating Bound To
A tech-influenced ballet for a tech-obsessed city, Bound To© by Christopher Wheeldon explores what we’re missing by being glued to […]
Instant Expert: Arranging Music for Ballet
Which came first: the ballet or the score?
Securing Ballet’s Future
SF Ballet School administrators crisscross the country holding auditions for the School's summer and year-round programs.
Joseph Walsh, Principal Dancer, on Don Quixote
Principal Dancer Joseph Walsh chats about his career, Don Quixote, and other upcoming 2019 ballets, including several Unbound works.
Sasha de Sola, Principal Dancer, on Don Quixote
Principal Dancer Sasha De Sola engages in a lively discussion about her classical roles, contrasting her preparation for dancing more contemporary parts.