California Ballet Company Launches New Season in San Diego

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As San Diego settles into August, rumors of autumn and early holiday shopping are seeping out from the summer sand. Although the view from our window says summer, you may want to pack up the boogie boards, secure school supplies, and prepare for what lies ahead.

Dust off the Halloween decorations and revive the fireplace because before you know it--the jingle bells will ring and it's off to the ballet you go! As we rediscover fall and winter in San Diego, nothing says transition like the California Ballet Company. Now entering the 40th season, the California Ballet invites you into the enchanting world of the San Diego Nutcracker, Giselle, and more.

Name: Giselle
Date and Time: October 6th @ 8pm and October 7th @ 1pm and 5:30pm
Description: The first and quintessential ballet of the 19th Century Romantic era, Giselle is the ultimate story of love, deceit, and death. This timeless treasure is still captivating audiences all over the world.
Location: Poway Center for the Performing Arts, 15498 Espola Rd., Poway, CA 92064
Cost: $80, $45, $35, $25 children
Contact Info: (858) 560-5676 or tickets@californiaballet.org
Website Address: www.californiaballet.org

Name: The Nutcracker
Date and Time: December 1st @ 2:30pm and 7pm and December 2nd @1pm and 5:30pm
Description: Kick off your holiday season with The Nutcracker. You will be enchanted by the dancing cast of 160, the magical tree that grows to fill the room and the famous Tchaikovsky music that will fill your heart with the holiday spirit of the Sugarplum Fairy.
Location: Poway Center for the Performing Arts, 15498 Espola Rd., Poway, CA 92064
Cost: $80, $45, $35, $25 children
Contact Info: (858) 560-5676 or tickets@californiaballet.org
Website Address: www.californiaballet.org

Name: The Nutcracker
Date and Time: December 15th @ 2:30pm and 8pm, December 16th @1pm and 5:30pm, December 20th and 21st @7pm, December 22nd @ 2:30pm and 8pm, December 23rd @ 1pm and 5:30pm
Description: Kick off your holiday season with The Nutcracker. You will be enchanted by the dancing cast of 160, the magical tree that grows to fill the room and the famous Tchaikovsky music played by the San Diego Symphony that will fill your heart with the holiday spirit of the Sugarplum Fairy.
Location: San Diego Civic Theatre, 1100 Third Ave., San Diego, CA 92101
Cost: $80, $60, $50, $40, $25, $25 children
Contact Info: (858) 560-5676 or tickets@californiaballet.org
Website Address: www.californiaballet.org

Name: Cinderella
Date and Time: March 1st @ 2:30pm and 8pm, March 2nd @ 1pm and 5:30pm
Description: The California Ballet Company presents the San Diego premiere of Toni Pimble’s magnificent full length Cinderella. A classic fairytale for all to enjoy filled with lavish sets, costumes and music. Don’t miss out on this beautiful premiere.
Location: San Diego Civic Theatre, 1100 Third Ave., San Diego, CA 92101
Cost: $80, $60, $50, $40, $25, $25 children
Contact Info: (858) 560-5676 or tickets@californiaballet.org
Website Address: www.californiaballet.org

Name: First View
Date and Time: March 28th @ 7pm and March 29th @ 2:30pm
Description: Dramatic new choreography and an international guest company from Germany, together with the California Ballet Company, will make California Ballet’s first steps onto the stage of the new Balboa Theatre a very special dance event.
Location: Balboa Theatre, 4th Ave. at Horton Plaza, Downtown San Diego
Cost: $80, $45, $35, $25 children
Contact Info: (858) 560-5676 or tickets@californiaballet.org
Website Address: www.californiaballet.org