A Ballet Life, En Face on the Road

En Face On The Road

June 30, 2023

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April 2026
La Sylphide

Dance Company: San Francisco Ballet
April 14, 2026, 7:30 pm La Sylphide

War Memorial Opera House 301 Van Ness Ave, San Francisco, CA, United States

Lose yourself in La Sylphide’s world of romance, mystery, and ethereal beauty. This Scottish tale of love and illusion continues to captivate with timeless themes of human nature still relatable today. With its signature Romantic era enchantment complete with misty woodland scenes and a tutu-clad corps de ballet, La Sylphide is a hauntingly...
La Sylphide

Dance Company: San Francisco Ballet
April 15, 2026, 7:30 pm La Sylphide

War Memorial Opera House 301 Van Ness Ave, San Francisco, CA, United States

Lose yourself in La Sylphide’s world of romance, mystery, and ethereal beauty. This Scottish tale of love and illusion continues to captivate with timeless themes of human nature still relatable today. With its signature Romantic era enchantment complete with misty woodland scenes and a tutu-clad corps de ballet, La Sylphide is a hauntingly...
Family Series: Pinocchio

Dance Company: Cincinnati Ballet
April 16, 2026, 7:00 pm Family Series: Pinocchio

Aronoff Center for the Arts 650 Walnut St, Cincinnati, OH, United States

“Be brave, truthful, and unselfish.” It’s the heartwarming story of a puppet who dreams of becoming a real boy. A one-hour, narrated ballet, Pinocchio features Cincinnati Ballet Second Company – CB2 dancers and young performers from the Otto M. Budig Academy. Arrive early for free lobby games, crafts, photos, and...

Grab your snacks, hop in the car, and join us for a joyous road trip-inspired adventure as we crisscross the country visiting dancers and exploring vibrant dance festivals!

With the sunshine on your skin, the scent of chlorine calling you to the pool, and the open road beckoning you to fresh discoveries, summer is truly in the air and we are ready for adventure!

In the ballet world the 23/24 season lineup has been announced and the final show of this season wrapped up in a flurry of bows and thunderous applause. But as the curtain lowers on that last performance, have you ever wondered what happens next? What do the dancers do in the time before the next season kicks off?

This slice of time known as summer layoff is part of the traditional dancer’s yearly rhythm, and it is just as full of dancing excitement as the ballet season itself! Join En Face Magazine this summer for a joyous road trip-inspired adventure as we crisscross the country visiting dancers and exploring vibrant dance festivals. Because when you’re on the road during summer layoff, every moment is a dance party waiting to happen!

Next Stop: Ballet Sun Valley

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Alanna Love is a writer based out of Boise, Idaho. She revels in tracing the thread of beauty woven throughout daily life, especially when it is found in ballet, literature, or historical wardrobing.