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SF Ballet's Nutcracker Inspired Chair Dance & Oral History

Join us as we kick off the holiday season with Nutcracker.

This magical holiday tradition starts with a 30-minute talk about San Francisco Ballet’s long history of performing this timeless ballet, followed by a 30-minute fun and easy Nutcracker-​Inspired Chair Dance Class.  Gather your household together and dance to the famous Tchaikovsky score, suitable for all ages and abilities. 

The American holiday tradition of Nutcracker performances started here in San Francisco in 1944. This event is a perfect stand-alone Nutcracker experience from home, or as an introduction before watching a live performances of Nutcracker in the SF War Memorial Opera House from Dec​ember 8-27th, tickets start at $19.

Earlier Event: December 9
Once Upon a Nutcracker
Later Event: December 15
The Ballet Company of East Bay