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Best Dance & Ballet This Spring

in San Diego

Ballet Folklorico de Mexico: De Amalia Hernandez at Balboa Theater

Ballet Folklorico de Mexico: De Amalia Hernandez

Seen by millions of dance fans worldwide, Ballet Folklorico de Mexico has traveled to more than 60 countries and regularly garners rave reviews with every new show they produce. The oldest celebrated dance company in Mexico, Ballet Folklorico was founded in 1952 by Amalia Hernandez, as her own personal ambition to rescue the 60+ dancing traditions of Mexico. They have created more than 40 productions since then, each highlighting the historical and cultural importance of Mexico's different regions.

State Ballet Theatre of Ukraine - Sleeping Beauty at Balboa Theater

State Ballet Theatre of Ukraine - Sleeping Beauty

Declared his best work by Tchaikovsky himself, Sleeping Beauty is one of the repertoire's most brilliant and beguiling works, and what better way to experience the shimmering fairytale than in this production from the esteemed State Ballet Theatre of Ukraine? Choreographed after Marcus Petipa, join the internationally acclaimed company as they invite you into the enchanted world of a princess cursed to sleep for 100 years, and the prince who must battle through evil to save her.

City Ballet of San Diego - Swan Lake II at Balboa Theater

City Ballet of San Diego - Swan Lake II

City Ballet of San Diego present stunning selections from one of history's most beloved ballets Swan Lake! Presenting the second act, in which a moonlit lakeside plays host to Siegfried and Odette's first meeting, as well as the Black Swan Pas De Deux in which Odile's deception comes to pass, this majestic performance of some of the best loved scenes from Tchaikovsky's classic is a delight to behold. As well as this, Elizabeth Wistrech's ballet set to the rock music of Beth Hart's 2003 album Leave the Light On gets a much deserved airing, completing a fantastic program to witness!