San Francisco Ballet

📣 Company News 📣 We are thrilled to announce the appointment of Branislav Henselmann as our new Executive Director. Henselmann comes to us after leading the city of Vancouver’s arts, culture, and tourism efforts as its Deputy General Manager of Arts, Culture and Community Services. Previously, he led the city’s Cultural Services department and served as Executive Director of Ballet BC, overseeing the company’s transformation and expansion to national and international stages. SF Ballet Board Chair Alison Hall Mauze shares: "With strategic acumen and invaluable experience in public policy and ballet alike, Branislav will partner with Tamara Rojo to ensure SF Ballet continues to uphold the highest standards of excellence in ballet for new and expanded audiences and longtime fans in the city of San Francisco and globally. We look forward to the immediate impact he will have in San Francisco, building upon the invaluable leadership and support of Interim Executive Director Arturo Jacobus.” Join us in welcoming Branislav to San Francisco Ballet! Learn more: https://bit.ly/3ZLDGjp (Photo: Mark Yammine) #sfballet #balletnews #sfballetnews #executivedirector

Club Nut is like a ballet day camp for all the students performing in Nutcracker. Our incredible BRAVO volunteers make magic happen before and after students are onstage to keep them occupied and making unforgettable memories. Learn more about BRAVO our Ballet Resource and Volunteer Organization celebrating their 50th anniversary this year: https://bit.ly/4dPTjtY

Do you know there's hidden meaning behind many of the costumes and sets of Nutcracker? Click through to find out what eagle eye viewers can watch for when they attend Nutcracker this year: https://bit.ly/4guoHiD

Dancers and original Nutcracker cast members Dores André & Frances Chung reflect on 20 years of Helgi Tomasson's production. "...it’s great to see it become this thing that the whole city has gathered around and is excited to be a part of.” Read the full article from San Francisco Chronicle:

In collaboration with our community partners at Autism Society, our Sensory Friendly Nutcracker on Dec 29 will include special accommodations to make neurodiverse audiences feel welcome to enjoy a relaxed, shush-free, and shame-free environment. Audience members of all ages and abilities are invited to experience Nutcracker with us. Tickets & details: https://bit.ly/35ETc1H This #SensoryFriendly Performance is designed for people with autism, sensory input disorders, sensory sensitivities, or other physical, cognitive, or developmental disabilities, and their families, friends, and caretakers. #discoversfballet #sfbgoesnuts #sensoryfriendly #autismsociety

Gracing the cover of Vogue Spain, Tamara Rojo speaks candidly about democratizing the arts, her message for a new generation of dancers, and her focus on the mental and physical health of our students and Company artists. Read the full article: https://bit.ly/3YW8iwq Photography: Pablo Zamora / Styling: Beatriz Machado #sfballet #discoversfballet #voguespain #vogue #balletnews

THANK YOU MADRID! Our first tour post-pandemic and under the direction of Tamara Rojo was one for the books! Thank you to the incredible audiences and community who welcomed us with open arms and standing ovations every night! #sfbtakesmadrid #discoversfballet #balletnews #sfbontour 📷: Jesús Vallinas

Artistic Director Tamara Rojo sat down with Forbes to talk about her life in dance and the future of SF Ballet, and engaging younger audiences at the ballet: https://bit.ly/48fyyWN

Thank you Madrid! It was a whirlwind of a week and one we won't soon forget. We performed to nearly sold out houses each night and were met with standing ovations from the wonderful audience. 📷: Sasha Mukhamedov in Tomasson's Swan Lake // © Jesús Vallinas - Carmela Mayo in Tomasson's Swan Lake // © Jesús Vallinas - Jacey Gailliard and Sasha Mukhamedov in Tomasson's Swan Lake // © Jesús Vallinas - Jacey Gailliard in Tomasson's Swan Lake // © Jesús Vallinas - Elizabeth Mateer and Seojeong Yun in Tomasson's Swan Lake // © Jesús Vallinas - Katherine Barkman in Tomasson's Swan Lake // © Jesús Vallinas - San Francisco Ballet in Tomasson's Swan Lake // © Jesús Vallinas

This Wednesday, the Consulate General of Switzerland in San Francisco and San Francisco Dance Film Festival are hosting Principal Dancer Frances Chung in conversation at Swissnex at Pier 17 about parenting as a professional dancer. The event features a screening of the acclaimed dance-related Swiss film, Becoming Giulia by Laura Kaehr followed by panel discussion. Admission is free, register here: https://bit.ly/48eqjdn