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New Ballet presents

Giselle

New Ballet’s Giselle, May 16 and 17th at the Hammer Theatre, is a fresh interpretation rooted in the ballet’s original choreography.

 

With its unforgettable blend of tender emotion, supernatural beauty, and technical mastery, Giselle remains one of the most iconic and enduring works in the classical ballet repertoire.

 

Dalia Rawson’s new staging honors this legacy while bringing renewed depth and poignancy to its haunting themes.

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New Ballet presents

My Very First Ballet: Giselle

Enjoy the beauty of Giselle with carefully excerpted selections from both acts suitable for toddlers, preschoolers and their families.

 

This special show has a run time of about 1 hour with no intermission danced to recorded music.

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San Jose Sports Authority presents 

Dwight Clark Legacy Series

The Dwight Clark Legacy Series, founded in 2021, is a speaker series that celebrates the legacy of Dwight Clark, the legendary wide receiver who passed away from ALS in 2018.

 

The annual event features informative and entertaining conversations with current and former 49ers, as well as the presentation of the Dwight Clark Award, which honors the current player who best exemplifies Dwight’s spirit of teamwork and camaraderie.

 

Proceeds from the event benefit a REACH Youth Scholarship in the name of Dwight Clark and The Golden Heart Fund, which provides assistance to former 49ers in need as they navigate challenges in their lives after football. It’s a can’t-miss event for any 49ers fan.

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as well as funding important educational initiatives that serve both SJSU students and local K-12 schools.


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Thank you for embracing our programming and sharing your love of live performances with those closest to you.

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MISSION:

A distinctive, high-quality, San Jose State University-operated performance venue in the heart of downtown San Jose; presenting work by and representative of San Jose State University and serving the community through high-quality programming expressive of the unique characteristics and diverse cultures that comprise the greater Silicon Valley.

 

VISION:

To offer a variety of creative, innovative, and high-quality programming in theatre, music, dance, film, and progressive arts that reflect San José and Silicon Valley’s culture of creativity, diversity, education, and technology.