Join us for The Nutcracker at The Granada, featuring State Street Ballet with the Opera San Luis Obispo Grand Orchestra, our Trainees, and our Academy students. Three performances only, Dec 17 & 18: the perfect holiday gift — GET TICKETS. 2023 Auditions for Summer Intensive, Pro Track, and company positions begin Dec 4 – AUDITION SCHEDULE.
This beloved holiday tradition is back to delight audiences of all ages! Featuring State Street Ballet, the Opera San Luis Obispo Grand Orchestra, and the students of State Street Ballet Academy. Three performances only!
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Shakespeare's comedic tale of magic, mischief, and romance comes to life onstage with choreography by Artistic Director Rodney Gustafson. Contemporary dance works by Kassandra Taylor Newberry and William Soleau round out this exciting evening of dance and music.
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Saori is from Sapporo, Japan, and joined State Street Ballet in 2017. She trained at the Kirov Academy of Ballet in Washington, D.C. and the Joffrey Academy of Dance before joining Joffrey Ballet's Studio Company in 2014. She has also been invited to compete at the Japan Grand Prix IBC and the Moscow International Ballet Competition.
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State Street Ballet goes on tour for two months every season, bringing original dance and education programs to theaters and schools around the world. With standing ovations from China to Chile, and a 90% rebooking rate, we are very proud of our past touring successes and we look forward to bringing our work to all communities, large and small.
