Neue Kritikenmehr...
Petipa Awards Gala: thrilling theatrics and star turns!
A shimmering smorgasbord of some of today’s most exciting international dancers, who performed pristine works by Petipa.
San Francisco Ballet enchants with a winning Giselle
The ballet’s second act, following Giselle’s death, is set in a spooky, mystical realm, precisely the kind of thing that so intrigued its 19th century audiences and made this ballet an instant classic.
A triumphant Nutcracker: San Francisco Ballet is back!
With Tchaikovsky’s dear, familiar overture, the reassuring sameness of Wendall K Harrington’s slide show projecting 1915 San Francisco scenes onto the curtains, we were all, most decisively, back.
Philosophy amid movement in San Francisco Ballet’s Dance Innovations
The ballet culminates with fouettés, bravura leaps from the oversized ensemble and a rousing finish with all 44 dancers onstage. It was an exuberant end to an intelligent, satisfying production, both of thought and movement.
San Francisco Ballet celebrates 75 years of Nutcracker
In Helgi Tomasson's production, Michael Yeargan’s scenic design and the late Martin Pakledinaz’ sumptuous costumes create a scene so charming, you just want to climb inside and stay in that world all evening and beyond.
Shostakovich Trilogy opens San Francisco Ballet residency
A welcome return to London for America's oldest ballet company begins with a highly personal interpretation of Shostakovich in dance