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"The Nutcracker"
The past three years I've taken my son to The Nutcracker by San Francisco Ballet (what can I say, I'm preparing him to be a good husband someday). SF Ballet is one of the top companies in the country so if you're going to go to the ballet (and you don't live in NYC) this is THE one you go to.
Let me just say, I have found my people, and they are at the ballet! We always have such a good time. Everyone is dressed to the nines, there are opportunities to take photos with the company, there are gingerbread cookies and hot cocoa (no eating inside the theater, though). Don't spend a fortune on tickets if you think Jr. might want to bail out early. You can rent opera glasses at the coat check (kids love this). My son has always been really impressed with the performance. At one point during his first showing of the Snow pas de deux he asked “Is this a movie?” He kept voicing his concern for the ballet dancers...simply stating “I hope they don’t break their feet.” He said he liked the Rat King best at the end. For the rest of the holiday season we watch him prance around the house saying “I’m a beautiful ballerina” while at the same time pretending to kill us with his swords. So yea, there are positives to the whole art in motion thing ;0)
Every year there's new sets, costumes, and interpretation of the story...there was kindof a Freudian thing going on with 15 year old Clara and 109 year old Drosselmeyer last year ;0)
Walk a few blocks down Van Ness to Max's Opera Cafe after the show. Food is tasty, portions huge, and menu is extensive. There's live music and very kid friendly, too.
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"Swan lake"
Swan Lake premieres this Saturday Feb 21st and will be danced till the beginning of March.
Read my 8 tips to see it with children, listen to the Swan Lake Music, and learn about the composer:
http://www.travelismorefunwithkids.com/travelismorefunwithkids/2009/02/8-tips-to-enjoy-swan-lake-with-your-children-premieres-this-saturday-in-san-francisco.html
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