Chris Hellman Center for Dance

The Chris Hellman Center for Dance is located in San Francisco, California, at the heart of the vibrant dance scene in the United States. As part of the renowned San Francisco Ballet, the institution has a rich history of pushing boundaries and making history in the world of dance.

Founded in 1933, the San Francisco Ballet has a legacy of staging groundbreaking productions, including the first full-length American productions of Coppélia and Swan Lake. The company also launched the annual holiday tradition of producing the first full-length production of Nutcracker in the US.

Led by Artistic Director Tamara Rojo, the San Francisco Ballet is accompanied by its own orchestra and operates one of the country's most prestigious schools of ballet. The institution continues to commission innovative dance from top choreographers, uncover new talent, and stage modern classics alongside the canon of classic ballet.

With a mission to share the joy of dance with audiences locally and globally, the San Francisco Ballet Chris Hellman Center for Dance is committed to providing the highest caliber of dance training in its School. The institution aims to enhance its position as one of the world's finest dance companies through vitality, innovation, diversity, and a commitment to artistic excellence rooted in the classical ballet tradition.

Located at 455 Franklin Street in San Francisco, the Chris Hellman Center for Dance is housed in the War Memorial Opera House, a historic venue that serves as the essential place to experience the most adventurous dance in America.