To anyone whos been to the san francisco lesbian gay freedom band s dancealong nutcracker, the formula seems like preordained perfection. Only here can something as conventional and traditional as the nutcracker ballet be given a decidedly. Schedule for the nutcracker ballet in san francisco. The dancealong nutcracker is a holiday experience unlike anything else. Tickets are still available to tonights dancealong nutcracker adult gala, featuring claras psychedelic 60sesque journey through the dawning of the age of aquarius. The talented cast sings and dances their way through a parody version of the nutcracker. Performed by the san francisco lesbiangay freedom band, the dancealong nutcracker lets the audience concoct its own choreography beneath the colored spotlights of. A small gallery of images which advertise this business. Chris hellman center for dance 455 franklin street san francisco, ca 94102. Parents need to know that the san francisco ballet nutcracker interactive storybook combines the classic nutcracker story with lots of supplemental tidbits about ballet, music, san francisco during the time of the 1915 worlds fair, and more.
Dec 12, 2019 dancers perform the waltz of the flowers in san francisco ballets production of nutcracker. Due to the covid19 shelter in place order in san francisco, dtcsf will be conducting all classes virtually until further notice. This december, the san francisco lesbiangay freedom band sends clara over the rainbow for the nutcracker of oz, the 30th anniversary dancealong. Dec 07, 2019 enjoy and dance along to favorite themes from star wars, star trek, and of course, music from the nutcracker ballet, performed live by the 75piece san francisco lesbiangay freedom band, the.
Win a pair of tickets to either of the sunday, december 15, 20 matinees 11 am and 3 pm. About dancealong nutcracker the san francisco lesbiangay freedom band, the official band of san francisco, proudly produces dancealong nutcracker. Dance along nutcracker 701 mission st san francisco ca 94103. Dancealong nutcracker lesbiangay chorus of san francisco. Dec 19, 2015 san francisco ballet nutcracker san francisco, war memorial opera house 17 december 2015 the first time i saw san francisco ballets current production of the nutcracker, a little boy sitting in front of us turned to his mother and whispered, its magic. Dancealong nutcracker moves to yerba buena center for the arts forum. The san francisco lesbiangay freedom bands 20 dancealong nutcracker. A zany, uniquely san francisco holiday experience, dancealong nutcracker makes tchaikovskys masterpiece accessible to adults and kids. The love show in new york city is presenting nutcracker. Dancealong nutcracker 2012 sf lesbiangay freedom band. Nov 16, 2014 the dancealong nutcracker, created in 1985, is the property of the san francisco lesbiangay freedom band, the worlds first openly gay musical organization. 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.
Bay area dancers weigh in on the nutcracker and the holiday. Sugar plum wannabes, step on up the san francisco lesbiangay freedom band performs fantasia favs from tchaikovskys nutcracker suite as you concoct your own choreography across the dance floor. Nov 14, 2010 the love show in new york city is presenting nutcracker. Hailed as one of the best bets for holiday dance by the sf chronicle, the dancealong nutcracker is one of san francisco s most endearing holiday events.
San francisco ballet nutcracker san francisco, war memorial opera house 17 december 2015 the first time i saw san francisco ballets current production of the nutcracker, a little boy sitting in front of us turned to his mother and whispered, its magic. The bay areas distinction as nutcracker center of the known universe took joyous leaps yesterday, in an exuberant th annual dance along nutcracker that was the plum of the holiday season. San francisco ballet nutcracker san francisco dancetabs. Reflecting the diversity of our community, lgcsf entertains and inspires through music.
Founded in 1978, it was the first openlygay musical organization in the world. Everyones a star at the dancealong nutcracker, where you concoct your own choreography as the san francisco lesbiangay freedom band performs fantasia favs. Best christmas theater performances in the sf bay area. Only here can something as conventional and traditional as the nutcracker ballet be given a decidedly san franciscan twist, thanks to the san francisco lesbian gay freedom band. Its the san francisco lesbiangay freedom bands annual dance along nutcracker, which runs this year december 5 and 6 at the yerba buena center for the arts. Get show tickets and make it your holiday tradition as well. Chicago cultural center free dancealong nutcracker chicago.
Nov 04, 2015 hailed as one of the best bets for holiday dance by the sf chronicle, the dancealong nutcracker is one of san franciscos most endearing holiday events. Dancealong nutcracker closed december 14, 2008 san. San francisco ballet in helgi tomassons nutcracker in 2018. Dougherty valley performing arts center, san ramon. Dancealong nutcracker san francisco lesbiangay freedom band. Dancealong nutcracker 701 mission st, soma, san francisco, ca. Dec 11, 20 to anyone whos been to the san francisco lesbiangay freedom bands dance along nutcracker, the formula seems like preordained perfection. Join us on opening night as we pay tribute to our many claras of the past, along with other san francisco ballet school alumni who have been part of sf ballets nutcracker tradition from the very beginning. Theyve been putting on this show for over 20 years. The dancealong nutcracker is the property of the san francisco lesbiangay freedom band, the worlds first openly gay musical organization. Only here can something as conventional and traditional as the nutcracker ballet be given a decidedly san franciscan twist, thanks to the san francisco lesbiangay freedom band. The dance along nutcracker is one of the greatest holiday events san francisco has to offer.
Dance along nutcrackers history san francisco bay times. The san francisco lesbiangay freedom band, the official band of san francisco, proudly produces dance along nutcracker. Dec 7 2019 dancealong nutcracker nutcrackers in space. San francisco lesbiangay freedom bands dancealong nutcracker dec. No children under age 3 are allowed, including babes in arms. This year, join clara and fritz as they launch into intergalactic mischief aboard the sugar plum falcon. After mounting the first fulllength nutcracker in the united states 75 years ago in 1944, thensan francisco ballet director willam.
Dancealong nutcracker a holiday tradition unique to san. You will find a handful of nutcracker ballet in san francisco tickets at up to 50% off on goldstar. Its the san francisco lesbiangay freedom bands annual dancealong nutcracker, which runs this year december 5 and 6 at the yerba buena center for the arts. Thanks for a great 2019 show and we cant wait to see you in 2020 for new concert, pep, and marching band performances and a brand new dancealong nutcracker in december. Jose sarria reprises his appearance as sugar plum fairy. Nutcracker is most magical for children 5 and older. This year, the festive participatory event presented by the san francisco lesbiangay freedom band has the theme nutcrackers in space. Nutcrackers of the caribbean everyones a star at the.
About the dancealong nutcracker the san francisco lesbiangay freedom band, the official band of san francisco, proudly produces dancealong nutcracker. Nov 05, 2019 san francisco ballet in helgi tomassons nutcracker in 2018. San francisco ballet nutcracker interactive storybook app. The san francisco lesbiangay freedom band sflgfb is a communitybased concert, marching, and pep band in san francisco. Kids can read the story on their own, or they can be read to. Music event in san francisco, ca by san francisco lesbiangay freedom band on saturday, december 7 2019 with 9 people interested. After mounting the first fulllength nutcracker in the united states 75 years ago in 1944, thensan francisco ballet director willam christensen wondered what he had wrought. Posted by carol on december 3, 2019 updated december 9. Of course its more fun to dance along with tchaikovsky. San francisco lesbiangay freedom band presents nutcrackers in space, the groups latest twist on the ballet, with, of course, audience involvement encouraged. Eleven years later, to the very day, its still a magical.
Since its inception in 1978, the sflg freedom bands mission has been to bridge the gay and nongay communities through musical events. Enjoy and dance along to favorite themes from star wars, star trek, and of course, music from the nutcracker ballet, performed live by the 75piece san francisco lesbiangay freedom band, the. Tickets are still available to tonights dance along nutcracker adult gala, featuring claras psychedelic 60sesque journey through the dawning of the age of aquarius. San francisco lesbiangay freedom band presents nutcrackers in space, the groups latest twist on the ballet. Presented by san francisco lesbiangay freedom band. Dancealong nutcracker 701 mission st san francisco, ca. Where to watch nutcracker in the bay area datebook.
San ramon valley dance academy uses multiple dance styles in a fastpaced production. Dancers perform the waltz of the flowers in san francisco ballets production of nutcracker. Everyones a star at the dancealong nutcracker, where you concoct your own choreography as the san. For additional information, please visit the chicago cultural center website. The dancealong nutcracker, created in 1985, is the property of the san francisco lesbiangay freedom band, the worlds first openly gay musical organization. To anyone whos been to the san francisco lesbiangay freedom bands dancealong nutcracker, the formula seems like preordained perfection. You will find tickets to the show in a variety of places.
Nutcrackers in space a zany, uniquely san francisco holiday experience, dancealong nutcracker makes tchaikovskys masterpiece accessible to adults and kids of all ages. Here is the schedule of upcoming performances for 2019. Dancealong nutcracker performed at bethany united methodist church and in santa rosa. A nutcracker marathon, coast to coast the new york times.
The dancealong nutcracker is one of the greatest holiday events san francisco has to offer. The san francisco lesbiangay freedom band, the official band of san francisco, proudly produces dancealong nutcracker. The dancealong nutcracker debuted in 1985 as a fundraiser within the lgbt community. Any commercial use of the name, concept or imagery without the written permission of sflgfb is prohibited. Find dance along nutcracker in san francisco with address, phone number from yahoo us local. A zany, uniquely san francisco holiday experience, dancealong nutcracker makes tchaikovskys masterpiece accessible to adults and kids of all ages.
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