Archives - YBCA

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Dance

The Christmas Ballet

Presented by Smuin Contemporary Ballet

December 18–28, 2025

The tradition returns to spread holiday magic.

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Performances

Dance-Along Nutcracker® 2025: A Wicked Dance-Along Nutcracker

Presented by San Francisco Pride Band

December 6–7, 2025

Part comedy musical, part dance-it-yourself ballet, and part symphonic concert featuring holiday fun and tradition.

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Performances

The Velveteen Rabbit

Presented by ODC/Dance

November 29–December 7, 2025

The Velveteen Rabbit returns to the stage with the 39th anniversary of the beloved Bay Area holiday tradition.

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Dance

Extremely Close

Presented by Smuin Contemporary Ballet

September 26–October 5, 2025

Smuin’s Season 32 kicks off with a trio of Smuin premieres.

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Dance

Fall Season 2025: “Deep River”

Presented by Alonzo King LINES Ballet

September 18–21, 2025

A powerful reflection on love, resilience, and the strength of the human spirit.

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Performances

Pōpoloheno – Songs of Resilience & Joy

Presented by Mahea Uchiyama Center for International Dance & YBCA

August 1, 2025, 7:30 PM

An unprecedented musical initiative celebrating the often-overlooked contributions of African descended individuals in post-contact Hawaiian history.

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Performances

The Bronx Revolution and the Birth of Hip Hop

Presented by Zaccho Dance Theatre & YBCA

June 20–21, 2025

An electrifying stage performance that brings the origins of Hip Hop to life through a fusion of dance, storytelling, visual arts and live DJing.

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Performances

Spring Season 2025

Presented by Alonzo King LINES Ballet

May 10–18, 2025

Featuring choreographer Alonzo King’s first-ever collaboration with American jazz trumpeter/composer Ambrose Akinmusire, who will perform live with the company.

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