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The event youre looking for has either passed or no longer exists. 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. Mark foehringers familyfriendly nutcracker sweets returns to fort masons cowell theater. It runs 50 minutes, with live music, covers the full story without. Mark foehringers nutcracker sweets at childrens creativity museum. Find more events near you by clicking the button below. She was then heavily mentored by larissa sklyanskaya soloist with bolshoi ballet, natasha papina soloist with kirov ballet, and the 1st ballet partner of mikhail baryshnikov, benjamin harkarvy, and conrad ludlow principal dancer with new york city ballet. This event takes place saturday, december 8 th at 11am at the cowell theater at marina boulevard and buchanan street in san francisco. Foehringer uses his choreographic skills in contemporary dance and ballet to craft a show that is sure to thrill dance newcomers and seasoned ballet lovers. Mark foehringer and ensemble cast offer a special 50 minutes show, conceived for children of all ages and especially the youngest ones, with live music directed by michael morgan.
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Dec 21 mark foehringers nutcracker sweets san francisco, ca. Mark foehringers nutcracker sweets fort mason center. Our comprehensive bay area guide to seeing tchaikovskys. Voucher 5 days ago san francisco ballet auxiliary invites you to an exciting night celebrating the 75th anniversary of san francisco ballets nutcracker. Nutcracker at zeum is performed with live music by magikmagik orchestra at zeum san franciscos childrens museum. Mark foehringers nutcracker sweets is a unique 50minute version of the nutcracker specifically designed for. Mark foehringer s nutcracker sweets is a unique 50minute version of the nutcracker specifically designed for families with young children. Nutcracker opens paciottis 50th season at san francisco ballet. Mark foehringers nutcracker sweets at cowell theater in. December 8, 2019 at the cowell theater at pier 2, san francisco, ca. May 14, 2017 city ballet san francisco recommended for you. This special production is danced storytelling that is affordable, magical, zany, and fun.
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