Raymonda wants love and a career — SF Ballet gives her both
Feminism can take many forms; This one does it in pointe shoes....
BalletA collection of 15 posts
Zac Posen’s big night out in San Francisco
After attending a capsule collection at Gap headquarters on Feb. 13, Posen dashed across town for an entirely different debut for SF Ballet....
‘Cool Britannia’ slaps like a pop anthem that belongs in a sci-fi epic
With songs from The White Stripes and aggressively sleek, this triple bill at SF Ballet redefines what dance can look like....
‘Manon’ at SF Ballet is a beautiful nightmare
I expected a period romance draped in pastels and powdered wigs. Instead, I got one of the most depraved and intoxicating stories ever staged....
A night of magic and mischief at SF Ballet’s 92nd gala
Unforgettable performances, Schiaparelli, and DIY creations. The gala was a masterclass in high and inventive fashion — and beautiful dance....
SF Ballet’s Nutcracker is a dazzling tradition that’s thankfully not going away
As the first U.S. city to perform The Nutcracker in 1944, San Francisco holds a unique connection to the ballet....
From fairytales to madness: SF Symphony’s bold new performance
A journey from Maurice Ravel’s enchanting ballet to Schoenberg’s dark opera — this weekend inspired in San Francisco....
‘Mere Mortals’ changed how I see and experience ballet
Part nightclub show, part contortion act. The provocative spectacle by San Francisco Ballet puts both feet firmly in the modern era....
‘Dos Mujeres’ is a triumphant celebration of Latin culture at SF Ballet
This wasn’t just a dance by a ballet company. It was a triumphant celebration of a culture that’s been underrepresented....
‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’ dazzles and delights with SF Ballet
With a mix of classical ballet and modern storytelling, this performance brings to life the mischievous antics of fairies, lovers, and actors in a dazzling display of artistry....
I just saw Swan Lake for the first time — now I have questions
San Francisco Ballet’s stunning performance of this Tchaikovsky classic got me thinking about why the prince fell for a swan in the first place....
San Francisco Ballet Gala 2024: Glamorous, exuberant, and gay
The very sparkly City Hall hosted several luminaries on January 24, including the returning Nancy and Paul Pelosi, and a hard-to-miss Lady Camden....