Dancer Nathaniel Remez breaks down the preparation that goes into the San Francisco Ballet's annual "Nutcracker" production.

Madeline Woo and Nikisha Fogo are both principal dancers with the San Francisco Ballet, and they tell PEOPLE what it's like ...

San Francisco Ballet principal dancers Madeline Woo and Nikisha Fogo reveal some of the backstage secrets about performing in ...

San Francisco’s“Nutcracker” is a production that relies on the strength of its entire ensemble, and this production utilizes ...

The "Nutcracker" is a Bay Area holiday tradition, with the first U.S. production of the iconic Christmas ballet staged in San Francisco 80 years ago. This year, performances were in doubt due to a ...

Helgi Tomasson's inspired staging of Tchaikovsky's "Nutcracker" is back, brilliantly danced by the San Francisco Ballet.

SAN FRANCISCO - It's a magical and beloved holiday tradition that's uniquely San Francisco - The San Francisco Ballet's Nutcracker. This year, the production is marking big milestones at the War ...

Meanwhile, San Jose has a pair of notable Nutcracker productions this week. New Ballet is presenting "The San Jose Nutcracker ...

Once again, Bay Area troupes are offering a wide array of versions of the ballet that dominates the winter dance season and ...

Well, of course, you have seen Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky’s “The Nutcracker” before. You went with your grandmother, yes? She dressed you up in bobby socks and a big red bow when you were nine, is that ...