French Kiss
Sept. 11, 7:30pm, Sep. 12, 2pm & 7pm, Sep. 13, 2pm | Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts, 500 Castro St., Mountain View | mvcpa.com | Tickets: $25-$100
Smuin Contemporary Ballet presents Amy Seiwert’s French Kiss as My’Kal Stromile makes his debut in the Bay Area. This two-hour performance includes two intermissions and is appropriate for all ages.
Swan Lake: Symphony of Lights
Sept. 24, 7pm | Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts, 500 Castro St., Mountain View | mvcpa.com | Tickets: $57/$47, youth $50/$41
Swan Lake: Symphony of Lights reimagines a classic. With vivid light designs, illuminated costumes and world-class dancers, this performance acts as an immersive experience.
10th Annual Gala & Halloween Dance Party
Oct. 17, 4pm performance / 6pm Halloween Dance Party | Hammer Theatre Center, 101 Paseo De San Antonio , San Jose | newballet.com | Tickets: $75-$600
After an exclusive theatrical performance, guests will enjoy a dance party with a live DJ, drinks and treats and a silent auction. Whether dressed for a night out, a masquerade or in the most creative Halloween costume, guests are sure to have an electric night of Halloween fun.
A Celtic Christmas
Dec. 4, 7:30pm | Fox Theatre, 2215 Broadway, Redwood City | atasteofirelandshow.com | Tickets: $49-$125
A Taste of Ireland Company presents heartwarming storytelling, acapella tap dances, bringing world-class dancers and melodic mashups together for a delightfully Irish Christmas experience.
The Original San Jose Nutcracker
Dec. 12-13 | San Jose Center for the Performing Arts, 255 S Almaden Blvd., San Jose | sjdt.org | Tickets on sale soon
San Jose Dance Theatre returns with The Original San Jose Nutcracker to relive the joy and holiday magic that comes with the December performance of The Nutcracker. This year’s performance is especially magical as the theatre celebrates their 60th anniversary.
The San Jose Nutcracker
Dec. 19-27 | California Theatre, 345 S. First St., San Jose | newballet.com | Tickets: $34-$129
New Ballet Company returns with the classic holiday story. The company’s performance will have extra holiday magic as they partner with Symphony San Jose to transport audiences to turn of the century San Jose with local references throughout the performance.
My Very First Nutcracker
Dec. 20, 22, 23, 27, 11am | California Theatre, 345 S. First St., San Jose | newballet.com | Tickets: $29-$109
My Very First Nutcracker is the perfect performance for families with young children from toddlers to preschoolers. The special one-act performance has a runtime of approximately 55 minutes. Attendees will also have a chance to interact with characters in the lobby and take photos with magical settings.
