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THE STORY OF FRANKENSTEIN

Inspired by Mary Shelley’s gothic horror story Frankenstein; or, The Modern Prometheus, Scarlett delivers far more than scary-monster thrills. >>

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Frankenstein Instant Expert

Music is full of motifs >>

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FRANKENSTEIN PROGRAM NOTES

A tragic tale of the risks of tampering with the creation of human life and the power of love. >>

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The Story of Nutcracker

One unforgettable, magical Christmas Eve journey >>

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Helgi Tomasson's 2004 Nutcracker

The largest production SF Ballet has undertaken >>

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The Soldiers of Nutcracker

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

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PRAISE FOR SAN FRANCISCO BALLET AND TAMARA ROJO IN SPAIN

Reviews are in! >>

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Photos: En Route to Madrid

This week, San Francisco Ballet embarks on its first international tour post-pandemic, first since 2019. >>

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Who is Helgi Tomasson?

Get to know the choreographer of Swan Lake >>

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Midsummer in San Francisco

Passing the torch to the next generation >>

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The Story of Swan Lake

Discover 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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WORLD BALLET DAY 2023

Watch highlights from World Ballet Day 2023 >>

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Your Ultimate Guide to Nutcracker

The quintessential holiday classic, SF Ballet style >>

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Nutcracker's Ribbon Dance

A San Francisco Ballet Nutcracker staple >>

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Giselle: Insights into the Music and Ballet

Learn More about SF Ballet's Giselle >>

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FORMER ARTISTIC DIRECTOR HELGI TOMASSON ON GISELLE

Tweaking a classic >>

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About Helgi Tomasson's 7 for Eight

Discover how Tomasson's 7 for Eight came to life. >>

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The Story of Giselle

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

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About Helgi Tomasson's Romeo & Juliet

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

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To The Pointe: Romeo & Juliet

All you need to know about Romeo & Juliet before you go >>

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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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Who's Who in Tomasson's Romeo & Juliet

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

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To the Pointe: Nutcracker

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

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About Tomasson's The Fifth Season

Melodic Minimalism >>

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About Tomasson's Harmony

A buoyant celebration of dance and dancers >>

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Your Ultimate Guide to Program 5

Showcasing SF Ballet's in-house talent >>

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About Tomasson's Prism

Clarity, classicism, and precision: Tomasson’s dance heritage >>

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About Bournonville's La Sylphide

The most beautiful way of living life >>

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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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Instant Expert: Don Quixote

What's the "Kitri jump"? >>

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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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