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San Francisco Ballet is the oldest ballet company in the United States, founded in 1933 as the San Francisco Opera Ballet under the leadership of ballet master Adolph Bolm. The company is currently based in the War Memorial Opera House , San Francisco, and effective December 2022 under the direction of Tamara Rojo .
Under the direction of founding ballet director, Adolph Bolm, the San Francisco Operatic and Ballet School opened in 1933 and offered classes in ballet, tap, modern, and interpretive dance. The school was located in the William Taylor Hotel, with affiliate branch schools in nearby Bay Area locations Berkeley, Burlingame, Marin County, San Mateo ...
Shostakovich Trilogy. Souvenir D'Un Lieu Cher. World Premiere: February 16, 2012 - Dutch National Ballet. San Francisco Ballet Premiere: January 22, 2015 [2] Stravinsky Violin Concerto by George Balanchine [4] World Premiere: June 18, 1972 — New York City Ballet, New York State Theater; New York, New York.
A Midsummer Night's Dream, Balanchine's first completely original full-length ballet, premiered at New York City Ballet on 17 January 1962, [1] [2] with Edward Villella in the role of Oberon, Melissa Hayden in the role of Titania, and Arthur Mitchell in the role of Puck. They were joined by Francisco Moncion in the role of Theseus- Duke of Athens.
Icelandic. Education. School of American Ballet. Known for. Ballet. Awards. 1st International Ballet Competition (Moscow) silver medal. Helgi Tomasson (born October 8, 1942) is an Icelandic choreographer, and a former professional ballet dancer. He served as artistic director and principal choreographer for San Francisco Ballet .
San Francisco Ballet. Design. Jasper Conran. Genre. Contemporary ballet. Within the Golden Hour is a one-act contemporary ballet choreographed by Christopher Wheeldon, composed by Ezio Bosso and featured music by Antonio Vivaldi. The ballet premiered in 2008 at the War Memorial Opera House, danced by the San Francisco Ballet. [1]