The jewish nutcracker, a maccabee celebration sfgate. Jccsf dance school jewish community center of san francisco. This visually stunning, allnew production of nutcracker, choreographed by helgi tomasson artistic director of the san francisco ballet is a graceful and timeless adventure on a grand scale. And the history of ballet, this city and the nutcrackerfind out. Uniquely, this production sets the fantastic events of the ballet at the time of the panama pacific international. Franciscos childrens creativity center to nutcracker pinata in san leandro. How to enjoy san franciscos diverse holiday celebrations. Katy alaniz rous the jewish nutcracker jnutcracker on. Order online tickets tickets see availability directions. Chanukah show adds jewish flavor to nutcracker jewish journal.
Uniquely, this production sets the fantastic events of the ballet at the time of the panama pacific international exposition in 1915. San francisco ballet in helgi tomassons nutcracker in 2018. San francisco ballet chris hellman center for dance 455 franklin street san francisco, ca 94102. Where to watch nutcracker in the bay area datebook. The san francisco ballet mounted this elaborate 2008 production of pyotr illych tchaikovskys 1892 nutcracker, with choreography by helgi tomasson the said companys resident artistic director and scenic design by michael yeargan. The scenic design by michael yeargan, setting the tale at the time of the 1915 san francisco world fair, is sensational. The christensen brothers, who studied dance as children, are responsible for bringing ballet to much of the united states for the very first time. Dec 01, 2011 its not exactly a jewish event, but i cant resist mentioning dance alongnutcracker. The best christmas events in san francisco for families. Join the san francisco lesbiangay freedom band for this spectacular performance and be prepared to shake your own rump when the dance along signs lights up.
World dance fusions 5th annual the jewish nutcracker. The nutcracker san francisco tickets the nutcracker san francisco tickets the nutcracker is an enchanting tale of a young girl named clara who receives a gift of a nutcracker from her godfather that she immediately falls in love with. The company is currently based in the war memorial opera house, san francisco, under the direction of helgi tomasson. The san francisco ballet is often grouped in with the new york city ballet and american ballet theater as being the three great modern american ballet companies. Roam through 55 acres of native plants, succulents, magnolias, a grove of redwoods, the ancient plant garden, and the rest of the 8,000 species on display, some. Today i had the pleasure of working with san francisco bay area dancer and ethnologist, farima berenji. Among them are the jewish nutcracker, created by world dance fusions katy alaniz rous in 2010 and performed yearly in san francisco through 2015, and the meshuganutcracker, a song. On christmas eve 1944, the audience at san franciscos war memorial opera house experienced the american premiere of nutcracker. Jan 18, 20 holly and farima after the jewish nutcracker production at odc theatre san francisco today i had the pleasure of working with san francisco bay area dancer and ethnologist, farima berenji. Safehouse for the performing arts 1 grove street, san francisco. Tchaikovsky aint got nothing on the meshuganutcracker, a chanukahfied rendition of the holiday classic, running dec. Ballet musicians reflect on 40 years of nutcracker. You will find tickets to the show in a variety of places. Sat in the nosebleed section but could see and hear wonderfully.
Video a san francisco dance company has put a very modern and jewish spin on a ballet performed across the globe over the holiday season. It was set to a score composed by tchaikovsky more. Looking for a new and jewish twist on that holiday classic. Dec 16, 2017 san francisco hosted the countrys first ever performance of the nutcracker in 1944, perhaps part of the reason behind the areas multiple, unique performances. Jewish nutcracker comes to san francisco the forward. December in san francisco all about the holidays by the bay. This popular show was first performed by the sf ballet, the oldest ballet company in the us, on christmas eve in 1944. The botanical gardens are golden gate park s most manicured jewel. It depends on where you live, your personal likes, and your family needs. Aug 03, 2012 auditions for the third annual jewish nutcracker, a production of world dance fusion, will be held aug.
There are even light peeping opportunties aboard a red fire engine, in a groovy 70sstyle vw van or from a trolley car. Her company has a core group of dancers in new york city and san francisco. Dec 09, 2015 san francisco ballet orchestra member steve damico, double bass, shares his memories of past nutcracker performances on november 3, 2015 at the san francisco ballet, chris hellman center for dance. Look no further than the jewish nutcracker, a maccabee celebration in san francisco. Its not exactly a jewish event, but i cant resist mentioning dance alongnutcracker.
From the san francisco lesbiangay freedom bands dancealong nutcracker to the new bedford ballets historical whaling production. An instant sensation, the ballet launched a national holiday. Christmas events in san francisco include ice skating, candy decorations, victorianera villages, and nutcracker teas. As one example, in my area, the san francisco ballet nutcracker features a special backdrop that depicts the city of san francisco during the 1915 worlds fair, and the dancers are decked out in victorian costumes. Here is the schedule of upcoming performances for 2019. Judah maccabees triumphant saga and accounts of perseverance during the holocaust as well.
Sf ballets nutcracker performance and lets dance family workshops are a wonderful way to celebrate the holidays while experiencing the transformative power of. The annual production of this san francisco tradition takes place on dec. Aug 23, 2017 the jewish nutcracker, san francisco, farima berenji is an award winning, internationally acclaimed performing artist, instructor. Wherever you live in the the san francisco bay area, theres no shortage of sugar plum fairy dances as a number of local and touring ballet companies will be performing nutcracker around the region in november and december. Like her counterpart, the sugarplum fairy, shes delicate and sweet, and in the guise of katy alaniz rous who plays the sufganiyot fairy in the jewish nutcracker, which opens at the odc. The nutcracker might seem like christmas personified but its. The jewish nutcracker, san francisco, farima berenji is an award winning, internationally acclaimed performing. Nutcracker san francisco ballet by matthew diamond damian. Katy alaniz rous the jewish nutcracker feel free to share our pins and to join our fb. Detail of stained glass in sherith israel, san francisco synagogue. Although san francisco residents never pay an entrance fee, the gates are flung open to everyone on christmas day. A native of san francisco, rous has studied more than 20 forms of cultural dance, in addition to ballet, modern, jazz, tap and hiphop. One of the most anticipated events every christmas in san francisco is the sf ballets performance of the nutcracker. The jewish nutcracker 221 4th st san francisco, ca.
The secret jewish history of the nutcracker the forward. San francisco ballet orchestra member steve damico, double bass, shares his memories of past nutcracker performances on november 3, 2015 at. World dance fusions annual holiday production puts a hanukkah twist on the beloved winter. Oct 24, 2017 on christmas eve 1944, the audience at san franciscos war memorial opera house experienced the american premiere of nutcracker. Chanukah show adds jewish flavor to nutcracker jewish. Katy alaniz rous the jewish nutcracker feel free to share our pins and to join our fb page. The jewish nutcracker, san francisco, farima berenji is an award winning, internationally acclaimed performing artist, instructor. After everyone goes to bed, clara tiptoes down to the christmas tree to gather her treasured gift. Embrace world culture with miriam, the young teen who dreams of the maccabees and the sufganiyot fairycharacters only found in the jewish nutcracker. The san francisco ballets rendition is over the top in every wayi finally truly understood the story dancers, orchestra, all a 10. Farima and i met while we were both doing the run for my friend katys production the jewish nutcracker. The san francisco ballet presents the classic holiday show dec.
San francisco ballet was the first professional ballet company in the united states. Choreographed by san francisco native, katy alaniz rousshe fuses a diverse cast, jewish tradition, and tchaikovskys score as never before. The jewish nutcracker 221 4th st san francisco ca 94103. Wherever you live in the the san francisco bay area. Dec 10, 2010 a native of san francisco, rous has studied more than 20 forms of cultural dance, in addition to ballet, modern, jazz, tap and hiphop. Dec 15, 2011 like her counterpart, the sugarplum fairy, shes delicate and sweet, and in the guise of katy alaniz rous who plays the sufganiyot fairy in the jewish nutcracker, which opens at the odc. World dance fusions annual holiday production puts a. This awesome ballet company was the very first to bring the nutcracker tradition to america and thus it is no surprise that its production is awe inspiring and quite unlike any. The nutcracker san francisco tickets the nutcracker san. San francisco hosted the countrys first ever performance of the nutcracker in 1944, perhaps part of the reason behind the areas multiple, unique performances. Schedule for the nutcracker ballet in san francisco. San francisco ballet is a ballet company, founded in 1933 as the san francisco opera ballet under the leadership of ballet master adolph bolm. Angela yuen uyeda ballet instructor jewish community. There was even a dance along nutcracker in san francisco.
Nov 05, 2019 san francisco ballet in helgi tomassons nutcracker in 2018. Pier 33, san francisco kitkas womens vocal ensemble. Where to watch nutcracker in the bay area sf chronicle datebook. Wherever you live in the the san francisco bay area, theres no shortage of sugar plum fairy dances as a number of local and. Farima made a most exquisite persian sufganiyot fairy as you can see from the picture. The scenic design by michael yeargan, setting the tale at the time of. This website uses cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience and for functional and. San francisco ballet the nutcracker, termed as the most beloved holiday tradition in the city of san francisco, is a performance by the san francisco ballet company. Sf ballets nutcracker guide 2 were delighted to share the joy of dance with you. The jewish nutcrackers cast comprises more than 100 dancers, both kids and adults. Currently teaches ballet and creative movement to girls, boys, teens, and adults at seven san francisco elementary schools and three dance studios about 350 students per week. Posts about the jewish nutcracker written by sftheaterpub. Auditions for the third annual jewish nutcracker, a production of world dance fusion, will be held aug.
Claras magical mystery tour, presented by the san francisco lesbiangay freedom band. You will find a handful of nutcracker ballet in san francisco tickets at up to 50% off on goldstar. Union square downtown san francisco submitted by the event organizer take the beautiful music from tchaikovskys nutcracker ballet, mix in eight poignant and witty stories celebrating the miracle of chanukah, and add a pinch of chelm for flavor. Check out our favorite holiday events in san francisco. Atlanta jewish connector answers the what, where and when, today, next week or next year.