TOP 30 Modern dance company in San Francisco, California

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The San Jose Nutcracker is a magical institution located at 255 South Almaden Boulevard in San Jose, California. For over 58 years, the San Jose Dance Theatre has been delighting audiences with their enchanting production of The Nutcracker. Step into a world of brave toy soldiers, dancing snowflakes, elegant sugarplums, waltzing flowers, and a thrilling battle between soldiers and mice. This year, the production features a new extra-large Christmas tree that grows to over 60 feet. Audiences will be amazed by the grace and talent of the professional company dancing alongside the youth ensemble, accompanied by a live orchestra. The production takes place at the San Jose Center for the Performing Arts in Downtown San Jose from December 8-10. The Nutcracker VIP Experience offers the best seats in the house, a backstage tour, a meet and greet with the cast, and delicious holiday treats.

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.

The Margaret Jenkins Dance Company Main Office is a hub of creativity and collaboration, located at 3973 25th Street in San Francisco, California, United States. This institution brings together five celebrated artists from various disciplines - dance, music, theater, and visual art - to create groundbreaking works such as the upcoming production, Unstill Life. Led by the visionary Margaret Jenkins, this company pushes the boundaries of traditional performance with a focus on physicality, endurance, compromise, and the complexities of life. The company's latest creation, Unstill Life, will feature live music by the talented Rinde Eckert and Jon Kinzel, adding an extra layer of depth to the performance. The production will be showcased on both coasts in March 2024, with performances in New York City and Oakland, California. Tickets are available online or at the door, thanks to the support of The Kenneth Rainin Foundation and generous individuals.

Dance & Movement Workshop, located at 1 University Drive in Orange, California, has been empowering dance and movement educators since 1974. Led by renowned choreographer, writer, and composer Robert Moses, this institution offers a diverse range of workshops and classes in various styles and genres of dance. Robert Moses, with over 100 works to his name, has received high praise for his creations and has choreographed for dance, opera, and theater companies. As a Distinguished Artist in Residence and Assistant Professor at the University of San Francisco, he brings a wealth of experience and expertise to the workshop.