San Francisco Ballet is America's oldest professional ballet company, founded in 1933. One of the largest ballet companies in the United States, it presents performances at the War Memorial Opera House and operates a professional ballet school training students ages 8-18.
San Francisco Ballet is a ballet company founded in 1933, making it the oldest professional ballet company in America. The company is based in San Francisco and performs at the War Memorial Opera House. It presents a performance season that includes an annual production of Nutcracker and a repertory season from winter through spring. The company balances classical works with contemporary choreography and commissions new pieces. It deploys a full orchestra for every performance. The company is home to more than 70 dancers across categories including apprentices, corps de ballet, soloists, and principal dancers. Tamara Rojo serves as Artistic Director.
San Francisco Ballet also operates San Francisco Ballet School, founded in 1933 and described as the oldest professional ballet school in the country. The school trains students ages 8–18 through eight progressive levels, covering technique, pointe work, pas de deux, contemporary and character dance, conditioning, and music. The Trainee Program offers a one- to two-year immersive experience for pre-professional dancers. The school also offers Pre-Ballet and summer classes. The company provides education programs for Bay Area Pre-K through 12th grade students, including a Dance in Schools and Communities residency program that has served San Francisco public schools for 45 years.
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San Francisco Ballet is a professional ballet company founded in 1933 and one of the largest ballet companies in the United States. The organization includes both a performing company with more than 70 dancers and San Francisco Ballet School, the oldest professional ballet school in the country. Under Artistic Director Tamara Rojo, the company presents performances that balance classical repertoire with contemporary choreography, accompanied by a full orchestra.
San Francisco Ballet is located in San Francisco, California. Administrative offices and the school are at the Chris Hellman Center for Dance at 455 Franklin Street, San Francisco, CA 94102. Performances take place at the War Memorial Opera House at 301 Van Ness Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94102.
San Francisco Ballet offers professional ballet performances featuring classical and contemporary choreography with full orchestra accompaniment. The School provides training programs including eight progressive levels for students ages 8-18, a Trainee Program for pre-professional preparation, Pre-Ballet classes, and Summer Ballet Classes. Education programs include DISC residency programs for San Francisco Unified School District public schools and field trips through a partnership with SFMOMA Education for Bay Area public schools. Community engagement programs provide performing arts opportunities for all ages and abilities.
Professional dancers can audition by invitation only for the company. Students ages 8-18 can enroll in the School Year Program. The Trainee Program is available for advanced dancers preparing for professional careers. Pre-Ballet classes are offered for younger students. Bay Area Pre-K through 12th grade students can participate in education programs. Community engagement programs serve all ages and abilities.
The School Year Program trains students ages 8-18 through eight progressive levels. Pre-Ballet classes are available for younger students. The Trainee Program serves advanced dancers preparing for professional careers. Education programs serve Bay Area Pre-K through 12th grade students. Community engagement programs provide opportunities for all ages and abilities.
The company offers audition opportunities by invitation only for professional dancers who submit materials including resume, headshot, dance photos, and audition videos. The School provides training through eight progressive levels leading to pre-professional preparation. The Trainee Program offers an immersive one- to two-year experience designed to prepare dancers for professional career demands. Trainee Program students receive full tuition scholarships and housing assistance.
The School Year Program curriculum includes technique, pointe work, pas de deux, men’s training, contemporary and character dance, conditioning, and music. The DISC residency program uses standards-based lessons that link to core curriculum and introduces dance through movement, elements of dance, and cultural and folk dances from around the world including ballet.
San Francisco Ballet presents an annual production of Nutcracker and a repertory season from winter through spring at the War Memorial Opera House. The company has a history of world premieres and commissioned works and presents performances featuring both classical and contemporary repertoire with full orchestra accompaniment.
Administration phone: 415-861-5600. School phone: 415-865-6700. School email: school@sfballet.org. Ticket and patron services phone: 415-865-2000. Ticket and patron services email: tickets@sfballet.org. Mailing address: San Francisco Ballet, Chris Hellman Center for Dance, 455 Franklin Street, San Francisco, CA 94102. Dancer audition materials: auditions@sfballet.org.