Activity: SF Ballet's Nutcracker Oral History and Chair Dance Class

A partnership with San Francisco Ballet
Saturday, 12/21/2024
12:00 - 1:30
Latino/Hispanic Meeting Room A
Latino/Hispanic Meeting Room B
Main Library

100 Larkin Street
San Francisco, CA 94102
United States

415-557-4400

This magical holiday tradition starts with a 30-minute talk about San Francisco Ballet’s long history of performing the Nutcracker, followed by a 30-minute fun and easy Nutcracker-​Inspired Chair Dance Class. Bring your friends and family 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 performance of Nutcracker in the SF War Memorial Opera House from Dec​ember 6–29, 2024. Performances for Young Audiences, ages 3+, are on Tuesday, Dec 10 and Dec 17 at 11 am.

 

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Photo Credit: Carmela Mayo as a Snowflake in Tomasson's Nutcracker // San Francisco Ballet, photo by RJ Muna

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This program is sponsored by Friends of the San Francisco Public Library.

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All programs are drop-in (no registration necessary) unless otherwise noted. All SFPL locations are wheelchair accessible. For accommodations (such as ASL), call (415) 557-4557 or contact accessibility@sfpl.org. Requesting at least 3 business days in advance will help ensure availability.

This program will be conducted in English unless otherwise noted.

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