San Francisco Ballet tickets

'San Francisco Ballet Tickets'

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The San Francisco Ballet was founded in 1933. The SF Ballet School was founded that same year, so the organization started performing and training dancers in the same year. In 1942, William and Harold Christensen bought the company and school and guided both for about 45 years, so they are the strongest influences. Both the company and school became among the finest classical organizations. This is a tradition that Artistic Director Helgi Tomasson has continued. The 2019-20 season will feature

The Nutcracker

,

Cinderella

and

A Midsummer's Night Dream

, among others, from December to May.

'One of the Most Elegant Companies'

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The

New York Times

hails the San Francisco Ballet as one of the most elegant companies. This should not be a surprise to anyone who knows the group's history. It began with the influence of William and Harold Christensen. Today, it is carried on by Artistic Director Helgi Tomasson. Tomasson is described as having an uncompromising commitment to classicism. He is also a choreographer, teacher and coach. He studied at Denmark’s Pantomime Theatre and at George Balanchine’s School of American Ballet. Tomasson joined The Joffrey Ballet and then the Harkness Ballet. Thereafter, Balanchine extended an invitation to him to join the New York City Ballet as a principal dancer. Tomasson's leadership and experience are filtered to his dancers, who also appreciate classic ballet but also have an ability to demonstrate their own uniqueness through movement.

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'Where does the San Francisco Ballet put on their performances?'

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The San Francisco Ballet performs at the

War Memorial Opera House

in San Francisco.

'What can I expect from San Francisco Ballet shows?'

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Audiences can expect a San Francisco Ballet performance to be well-executed. Whether it is a classic performance or an innovative new commission, the group sticks close to its ballet roots.

Romeo and Julie

,

Jewels

and

Classic (Re)vision

will also be performed during the 2019-20 season.

'How long is a San Francisco Ballet performance?'

'The length of a San Francisco Ballet performance varies. Some performances include up to three acts while others are a triple-bill show. There is a 15- or 20-minute intermission after every act or piece. The total time for a performance could be two hours or two and a half hours.'

'Who are the members of San Francisco Ballet?'

'The artistic director of the San Francisco Ballet is Helgi Tomasson. The music director and principal conductor is Martin West. The principal dancers include Dores André, Ulrik Birkkjaer and Frances Chung as well as Sasha de Sola, Carlo di Lanno and Benjamin Freemantle. The soloists include Max Cauthorn, Cavan Conley and Isabella Devivo.'

'Is the San Francisco Ballet coming to a city near me?'

'There is one San Francisco Ballet tour scheduled for the 2019-20 season that is heading to Denmark. Otherwise, the best place to see the group perform is the War Memorial Opera House in San Francisco.'

'What other performing arts like the San Francisco Ballet can I enjoy in San Francisco?'

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San Francisco is an eclectic city. There are many forward-thinking productions as well as classic concerts from the

San Francisco Symphony

and

Andrea Bocelli

at venues like the

Louise M. Davies Symphony Hall

and the

Chase Center

. Broadways musicals including

Spongebob SquarePants

and

Harry Potter and the Cursed Child

also make stops here.