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Best Dance & Ballet This Fall

in San Francisco

Grand Kyiv Ballet - The Nutcracker at Palace of Fine Arts

Grand Kyiv Ballet - The Nutcracker

The extremely talented dancers of Ukraine's Grand Kyiv Ballet are back on the stage in North America, performing Tchaikovsky's must-see holiday classic The Nutcracker! Originally written by E.T.A. Hoffmann, Tchaikovsky's masterpiece score to the world-famous ballet received its debut over 130 years ago, in 1892. A truly timeless work, an evening spent at a performance of this enchanting show is the perfect way to welcome in Christmas with the whole family!

Pilobolus Dance Theater at Zellerbach Hall

Pilobolus Dance Theater

They writhe over the ground and hurtle through the air. They twine into impossible shapes. They make you laugh with their antic humor and gasp at their eye-popping feats. From Broadway seasons to a landmark performance at the 2002 Winter Olympics, these agile and powerful dancers never fail to entrance. Playful illusionist, mind-boggling acrobats, gravity-defying shape-shifters there is nothing quite like Pilobolus!

San Francisco Opera - Un Ballo In Maschera at War Memorial Opera House

San Francisco Opera - Un Ballo In Maschera

Continuing her deep dive into the works of Giuseppe Verdi, Music Director Eun Sun Kim masterfully leads the orchestra in Un Ballo in Maschera, a must-see experience that promises to captivate both newcomers and seasoned opera lovers alike. In the glittering courts of 18th-century Sweden, King Gustav III conceals a forbidden passion for Amelia, the wife of his most trusted advisor and friend. When a visit to a mysterious fortune teller unveils that Amelia shares his feelings and exposes a deadly conspiracy against him, the stage is set for a dramatic unraveling.

World Ballet Series - Swan Lake at Ruth Finley Person Theater

World Ballet Series - Swan Lake

With over 50 dancers representing 10 countries, the World Ballet Series is committed to staging the world's most cherished ballets, retaining the grand style, costumes, and sets that help to make them magical experiences for everyone! With Tchaikovsky's unforgettable score and iconic choreography, there is no finer example than Swan Lake, presented by the company on tour.

Nutcracker! Magical Christmas Ballet at Palace of Fine Arts

Nutcracker! Magical Christmas Ballet

Featuring spectacular sets and beautifully costumed dancers, the Nutcracker! Magical Christmas Ballet is an annual treat for the whole family. Whimsical and imaginative storytelling blends with the richness of classical dance, dazzling costumes, soaring birds, giant puppets and a grand stage design to make this particular Nutcracker a unique holiday treat not to be missed!