San Francisco Ballet

San Francisco Ballet
General information
NameSan Francisco Ballet
Previous namesSan Francisco Opera Ballet
Year founded1933; 91 years ago (1933)
FoundersWillam Christensen, Harold Christensen, Lew Christensen
Principal venueWar Memorial Opera House
San Francisco
Websitewww.sfballet.org
Artistic staff
Artistic DirectorTamara Rojo
Principal ConductorMartin West
Other
Official schoolSan Francisco Ballet School
http://school.sfballet.org

San Francisco Ballet is the oldest ballet company in the United States, founded in 1933 as the San Francisco Opera Ballet under the leadership of ballet master Adolph Bolm. The company is currently based in the War Memorial Opera House, San Francisco, and effective December 2022 under the direction of Tamara Rojo. It is among the world's leading dance companies, presenting more than 100 performances annually, with a repertoire that spans both classical and contemporary ballet. Along with American Ballet Theatre and the New York City Ballet, San Francisco Ballet has been described as part of the "triumvirate of great classical companies defining the American style on the world stage today."[1]

  1. ^ Jennings, Luke (February 18, 2007). "One Step Closer to Perfection". The Observer. UK. Retrieved August 26, 2008.