Please note that we do not allow children under 3, including babes in arms. Holiday nutcracker performances in oakland, berkeley, and. Dec 7 2019 dancealong nutcracker nutcrackers in space. Kids can read the story on their own, or they can be read to. Nutcracker is most magical for children ages 5 and up. Mark foehringers nutcracker sweets mark foehringer. It shifts the focus from the nineteenthcentury biedermeier period seen in past productions and brings the story forward to edwardian san francisco during the time of the. In addition, the company performs in july at the stern grove festival in san francisco, tours nationally in the summer and fall, and presents nutcracker in december at the war memorial opera house festivals and touring. The nutcracker san francisco tickets the nutcracker san francisco tickets the nutcracker is an enchanting tale of a young girl named clara who receives a gift of a nutcracker from her godfather that she immediately falls in love with. This year, the festive participatory event presented by the san francisco lesbiangay freedom band has the theme nutcrackers in space. We encourage you to see our helpful tips on taking kids to the ballet repertory season performances, including story ballets, are often more than twoandahalf hours long and are best for children ages 8 and up. Hailed as one of the best bets for holiday dance by the sf chronicle, the dance along nutcracker is one of san francisco s most endearing holiday events. See all of the favorite nutcracker characters in beautiful costumes performing on a colorful set with live chamber orchestra music. Get show tickets and make it your holiday tradition as well.
Join clara, fritz and the sf lesbiangay freedom band as they waltz through the solar system and help save the galaxy. Of course its more fun to dance along with tchaikovsky. Dancers from the youth troupe are joined by dancers across the state in the groups 18th annual fulllength nutcracker. The san francisco lesbiangay freedom band, the official band of san francisco, proudly produces dancealong nutcracker.
About the dance along nutcracker the san francisco lesbiangay freedom band, the official band of san francisco, proudly produces dance along nutcracker. Nutcrackerinspired san francisco ballet class brings new. San francisco lesbiangay freedom band presents nutcrackers in space, the groups latest twist on the ballet, with, of course, audience involvement encouraged. Best christmas theater performances in the sf bay area.
The latest incarnation of the classic, choreographed by sfb artistic director helgi tomasson, debuted in 2004. Dancealong nutcracker 701 mission st san francisco, ca. The bay areas distinction as nutcracker center of the known universe took joyous leaps yesterday, in an exuberant th annual dance along nutcracker that was the. For sheer production values, though, the san francisco ballet nutcracker remains at the top of the list. To anyone whos been to the san francisco lesbiangay freedom bands dancealong nutcracker, the formula seems like preordained perfection. Hailed as one of the best bets for holiday dance by the sf chronicle, the dancealong nutcracker is one of san francisco s most endearing holiday events. The annual production of this san francisco tradition takes place on dec. Dancing along side the full professional russian cast are local california children from the saratoga school of dance. Foehringer uses his choreographic skills in contemporary dance and ballet to craft a show that is sure to thrill dance newcomers and the most jaded balletomane. How to enjoy san franciscos diverse holiday celebrations. Everyones a star at the dancealong nutcracker, where you concoct your own choreography as the san. No children under age 3 are allowed, including babes in arms. For additional information, please visit the chicago cultural center website.
The band promotes visibility and musical education for the bay areas lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex. Dancealong nutcracker moves to yerba buena center for the arts forum. This december, the san francisco lesbiangay freedom band sends clara over the rainbow for the nutcracker of oz, the 30th anniversary dancealong. The san francisco lesbiangay freedom band, the official band of san francisco, proudly produces dance along nutcracker. Below, youll find a photo gallery showcasing dancealong nutcracker program covers spanning all the way back to the first show in 1985. A small gallery of images which advertise this business. Where to watch nutcracker in the bay area datebook. The saratoga school of dance, in the san jose palo alto valley, provides a family oriented, child friendly, environment for students ranging in age. San francisco ballet performs repertory from january through may at the war memorial opera house in san francisco. Nutcracker wouldnt be nutcracker without the local childrens cast. San francisco ballet in helgi tomassons nutcracker in 2018. Dancers perform the waltz of the flowers in san francisco ballets production of nutcracker. San francisco lesbiangay freedom band presents nutcrackers in space, the groups latest twist on the ballet.
To anyone whos been to the san francisco lesbiangay freedom bands dance along nutcracker, the formula seems like preordained perfection. San francisco ballet performed nutcracker for the 75th season, and the wonder, enchantment and beauty have only ripened with age. Founded in 1978, it was the first openlygay musical organization in the world. Dancealong nutcracker 701 mission st san francisco ca 94103. Childrens creativity museum, 221 fourth street, san francisco when.
Here is the schedule of upcoming performances for 2019. You will find tickets to the show in a variety of places. Parents need to know that the san francisco ballet nutcracker interactive storybook combines the classic nutcracker story with lots of supplemental tidbits about ballet, music, san francisco during the time of the 1915 worlds fair, and more. This dance class with the parkinsons patients at the san francisco ballet was really one of the first of its kind, explained dr. Dancealong nutcracker san francisco lesbiangay freedom band. Enjoy and dance along to favorite themes from star wars, star trek, and of course, music from the nutcracker ballet, performed live by the 75piece san francisco lesbiangay freedom band, the. Wherever you live in the the san francisco bay area, theres no shortage of sugar plum fairy dances as a number of. You will find a handful of nutcracker ballet in san francisco tickets at up to 50% off on goldstar. Nutcracker is most magical for children 5 and older. Join us on opening night as we pay tribute to our many claras of the past, along with other san francisco ballet school alumni who have been part of sf ballets nutcracker tradition from the very beginning. Noting the profusion of productions around the country, he later said, it. Dancealong nutcracker a holiday tradition unique to san.
San francisco lesbiangay freedom bands dancealong nutcracker dec. Familyfriendly, interactive musical production entertains adults and kids alike for over 30 years. The san francisco lesbiangay freedom band sflgfb is a communitybased concert, marching, and pep band in san francisco. Nutcrackers in space join clara and fritz as they launch into intergalactic mischief aboard the sugar plum falcon.
Dance along nutcracker closed december 14, 2008 san. Nutcracker ballet stuns after 75 years in san francisco. The nutcracker san francisco tickets the nutcracker san. After everyone goes to bed, clara tiptoes down to the christmas tree to gather her treasured gift. Dancealong nutcracker performed at bethany united methodist church and in santa rosa. Dancealong nutcracker 701 mission st, soma, san francisco, ca. Performed by the san francisco lesbiangay freedom band, the dance along nutcracker lets the audience concoct its own choreography beneath the colored spotlights of. San francisco ballet marks historic 75th anniversary of. We would like to show you a description here but the site wont allow us. Youll waltz through the solar system, visit an alienfilled cantina on the outskirts of space, sneak aboard an evil ship, and help save the galaxy by recovering the legendary dilithium nutcracker. San francisco lesbiangay freedom band is feeling festive. One of san franciscos most celebrated, offbeat holiday events, this zany production is a funfilled, audienceparticipation concert for families and adults.
Dance along nutcrackers history san francisco bay times. Yerba buena center for the arts, 701 mission street when. Schedule for the nutcracker ballet in san francisco. Nutcrackers in space a zany, uniquely san francisco holiday experience, dancealong nutcracker makes tchaikovskys masterpiece accessible to adults and kids of all ages. Join the san francisco lesbiangay freedom band for this spectacular performance and be prepared to shake your own rump when the dance along signs lights up.
Any commercial use of the name, concept or imagery without the written permission of sflgfb is prohibited. Dancealong nutcracker 2012 sf lesbiangay freedom band. The dancealong nutcracker debuted in 1985 as a fundraiser within the lgbt community. After mounting the first fulllength nutcracker in the united states 75 years ago in 1944, thensan francisco ballet director willam christensen wondered what he had wrought. November 30 december 29 times vary tickets are here san francisco lesbian gay freedom bands the dancealong nutcracker. San francisco ballet nutcracker interactive storybook app. Dancealong nutcracker truly exemplifies the mission of the san francisco lesbiangay freedom band.