Holiday Treats
Dandelion Dancetheater Dandelion Theater Studio, Oakland Come find joy and community connection dur- ing a celebration of the Winter Solstice, the be- ginning of Hanukah, and any other things that need some celebratin’ with good food, inclusive community, and Ecstatic Jewish Dancing for all bodies led by Bandelion’s Bruce Bierman. The Ecstatic Jewish Dancing will transform into an open ended dance-party and music jam, Dandelion-style. Wheelchair Accessible East Bay Venue (address shared with RSVP). Sat, Dec 21, 6pm, FREE. dandeliondancetheater.org
numbers, including time-honored favorites and brand-new surprises set to holiday tunes and incorporating ballet, tap, jazz, and swing. Special addition: This year, Smuin will present an extra LGBQ+ performance in San Francisco only, with special guest Lady Camden in the role of “Santa Baby”. Thu-Sun, Dec 12-23, vari- ous times, $25-$97. smuinballet.org The New Ballet Hammer Theatre Center, San Jose Presented in partnership with History San Jose, The San Jose Nutcracker tells the well- loved story of Clara and the Nutcracker, while featuring historical references to the heritage that has made Santa Clara Valley the center of innovation. The New Ballet Orchestra, led by Thomas Shoebotham, accompanies the perfor- mances. Fri, Dec 13, 7-9pm, $39.50-$125. newballet.com *Menlowe Ballet Menlo-Atherton Performing Arts Center, Atherton It’s a Wonderful Nutcracker combines the magic and awe of a traditional Nutcracker with inspiration from Frank Capra’s iconic 1940s film, It’s a Wonderful Life . An interna- tional cast features a roster of ballet artists and ballroom dancers. Fri, Dec 13, 7pm; Sat, Dec 14, 2pm and 7pm; Sun, Dec 15, 2:30pm; Sat, Dec 21, 2pm and 7pm; Sun, Dec 22, 2:30pm, $29-$62. menloweballet.org Sacred Heart Men's Club Sacred Heart Church, Saratoga Kerry Irish Productions Presents An Irish Christ- mas taking you on a magical journey through Christmas in Ireland with superb dancing, sing- ing and traditional Irish music celebrating the international spirit of the holiday season. Sat, Dec 14, 7:30-10pm, $45-$90 Sacredheartsaratoga.tix.com The 10th anniversary holiday performance of A Winter Wonderland , which celebrates the season as well as the holiday spirit. Sat, Dec 14, 3:15pm; Sun, Dec 15, 2pm, $20-$25. aocballet.com Marin Ballet Marin Veteran’s Memorial Auditorium, San Rafael Lavish Victorian costumes and sets frame choreography by Julia Adam and a cast of over 150 local dancers in Marin Ballet's Nutcracker . Meet costumed characters immediately follow- ing 1pm performances. Sat-Sun, Dec 14-15, 1pm and 5pm, $25-$45. marinballet.org Berkeley Ballet Theater Holy Names University, Oakland Robbie Nichols and Sally Streets’ The Nut- cracker features BBT’s Youth Division dancers as well as guest artists from around the Bay Area. Sugar Plum Fairy Parties available after select performances. Fri, Dec 20, 7pm; Sat, Dec 21, 11am, 3pm and 7pm; Sun, Dec 22, 11am and 3pm, $45. berkeleyballet.org Academy of Classical Ballet–CA Campbell Heritage Theatre
SF Ballet / Photo by Eric Tommason
Smuin Contemporary Ballet Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts The Christmas Ballet features two acts with both classical ballet and festive contemporary numbers, including time-honored favorites and brand-new surprises set to holiday tunes and incorporating ballet, tap, jazz, and swing. Sun, Dec 1, 2pm, $25-93. smuinballet.org San Leandro Performing Arts Center This Holiday season experience Ballet Folklóri- co México Danza’s 8th annual Nutcracker Pi- ñata , a tradition infused with Mexican folklore. Nutcracker Piñata takes Clara on a journey to different regions in México where she discov- ers beautiful dances and exciting celebrations. Sun, Dec 1, 3pm, $15-$25. mexicodanza.com Ballet Folklórico México Danza
exquisite costumes and lavish sets, with over 250 dancers from the Stapleton School of Per- forming Arts. Complimentary meet-and-greet with costumed characters after 1pm matinees. Sat-Sun, Dec 7-8, 1pm and 5pm, $26-39. stapletonschool.org San Francisco Lesbian/ Gay Freedom Band Yerba Buena Center for the Arts Theater, SF Dance-Along Nutcracker® started in 1985 as a fundraiser for the LGBTQ+ community and has evolved into the San Francisco Lesbian/ Gay Freedom Band’s signature annual event. Dance-Along Nutcracker blends Tchaikovsky’s The Nutcracker with contemporary music in a new show each year, encouraging the audience to become part of the show whenever the “Dance-Along!” sign illuminates. Accessible to families of any configuration. Sat, Dec 7, 3pm and 7pm, Sun, Dec 8, 11am and 3pm, $35-$50. dancealongnutcracker.org Helgi Tomasson’s Nutcracker returns to the SF Opera House. A special 75th anniversary com- memorative book will be made free of charge to all guests. Passport Performances offer an en- hanced Nutcracker experience at no extra cost, treating guests to plush toy prizes, costumed character greetings, a keepsake mini passport, free treats at intermission, and carolers in the lobby, all within the price of admission. Wed- Sun, Dec 11-29, various showtimes, $25-299. sfballet.org Smuin Contemporary Ballet Yerba Buena Center for the Arts Theater, SF The Christmas Ballet features two acts with both classical ballet and festive contemporary San Francisco Ballet San Francisco War Memorial Opera House
Berkeley Ballet Theater / photo by Natalia Perez
UpSwing Aerial Dance Company Studio 12 at UpSwing Aerial Dance Company, Berkeley Produced every other year since 2005, Solstice! celebrates the longest night of the year with music and dance. Experience David Worm’s soaring, blues-inflected vocals, Amar Singh Khalsa’s magical flute and Sahib Amar Kaur Khalsa’s deeply moving viola. Aerialists perform- ing are Kirstin Brown, Hannah Dworkin, Helen Fitanides, Alissa Kaplan Soto, Elizabeth Scotten, Helium Valentine and Cara Zeisloft. Sat, Dec 21, 8pm; Sun, Dec 22, 5pm, $15-30. upswingaerialdance.org The spirit of the holidays is brought to life with Oakland Ballet’s The Nutcracker presentation. Cheer on Marie and her soldiers as she rescues the Nutcracker Prince from the evil Rat King and then soar with dancing snowflakes to the Land of Sweets where luscious treats await. The Oakland Symphony along with the Piedmont East Bay Children’s Choir bring Tchaikovsky’s magnificent score to life. Sat-Sun, Dec 21-22, 1pm and 5pm; Sun, Dec 22, 5pm, $24-99. oaklandballet.org Smuin Contemporary Ballet Sunset Center, Carmel By the Sea The Christmas Ballet features two acts with both classical ballet and festive contemporary numbers, including time-honored favorites and brand-new surprises set to holiday tunes and incorporating ballet, tap, jazz, and swing. Sat, Dec 28, 7:30pm; Sun, Dec 29, 2pm; Mon, Dec Oakland Ballet Company Paramount Theatre, Oakland
ODC/Dance YBCA Theater, SF
Told through music, dance, and a powerful narrative, The Velveteen Rabbit celebrates the unique relationship between a little boy and his stuffed rabbit, and the enduring power of love. Thu-Fri, Dec 5-6, 11am; Sat, Dec 7, 1pm and 4pm; Sun, Dec 1 & 8, 2pm, $15-$100. odcdance.org
Mark Foehringer Dance Project|SF Cowell Theatre, SF
Mark Foehringer’s Nutcracker Sweets is a 50-minute version of the Nutcracker specifi- cally designed for families with young children. The production features a live 9-piece chamber orchestra, with music direction by Michael Morgan. Sat-Sun, Dec 7-8, 11am and 1pm; Sat-Sun Dec 14-15 and 21-22, 11am, 1pm, 4pm, $20.50-$42.50. mfdpsf.org *Black Diamond Ballet Creative Arts Building, Pittsburg Black Diamond Ballet returns for the 8th year with Sharon Sobel Idul's version of The Nut- cracker , the only full-length version in Contra Costa County that features professional danc- ers, students and community performers. Sat, Dec 7, 7pm; Sun, Dec 8, 2pm, $15-25. blackdiamondballet.org
30, 4pm, $63-83. smuinballet.org
Stapleton Ballet Marin Veteran’s Memorial Auditorium, San Rafael
Now in its 31st year, Stapleton Ballet's Nut- cracker production features inspired dancing,
Smuin Contemporary Ballet / Photo by Chris Hardy
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