San José Dance Theatre

San José Dance Theatre San Jose's Original Ballet Company - Celebrating 59 Years of Dance - Training the next generation.

Across more than 59 years, San Jose Dance Theatre has trained beginning through advanced dancers for a lifetime of participation in, as well as appreciation of the art of classical ballet. The school specializes in classical ballet training for children from 4 years of age to the pre-professional level, as well as adults of all levels and abilities. San Jose Dance Theatre (SJDT) promotes the posit

ive impact of dance in Silicon Valley through accessible performances, excellent training, creative outreach, and collaboration across the arts. We strive to illuminate the human experience while enriching an appreciation of movement and music to an expanding and diverse audience. We value and maintain excellence in classical ballet and contemporary dance training in our school, pre-professional programs and professional ballet company, providing innovative opportunities for dancers of all levels. We seek to engage our community through collaboration with artists, arts organizations, government and private sectors. We value and maintain excellence in classical ballet and contemporary dance training in our San Jose Dance Theatre Academy providing innovative opportunities for dancers of all levels. We seek to engage our community through collaboration with artists, arts organizations, government and private sectors to enrich the arts community. SJDT is committed to cultivating an organization that is inclusive in artistic expression and embraces diversity on stage and off.

Join us in our journey to inspire, create, and connect through dance. Your support today will help us reach new heights ...
12/28/2024

Join us in our journey to inspire, create, and connect through dance. Your support today will help us reach new heights and touch even more hearts. Thank you for considering our cause, and we look forward to welcoming you into our community of supporters. Donate: rb.gy/bnxs81

⏳✨ Last Chance to Make a Difference in 2024! ✨⏳The clock is ticking! 🕒 This is your final opportunity to support San Jos...
12/26/2024

⏳✨ Last Chance to Make a Difference in 2024! ✨⏳

The clock is ticking! 🕒 This is your final opportunity to support San Jose Dance Theatre before the year ends. Your donation helps keep the magic of The Nutcracker alive, provides scholarships, and supports young dancers in our community.

💖 Donate now: https://sjdt.networkforgood.com/pro.../239868-giving-tuesday

Don’t miss the chance to make an impact before midnight! Let’s dance into 2025 together. 🩰🎭

12/24/2024
🎭✨ End the Year with the Gift of Dance! ✨🎭As 2024 comes to a close, help us keep the magic alive! Your support sustains ...
12/19/2024

🎭✨ End the Year with the Gift of Dance! ✨🎭

As 2024 comes to a close, help us keep the magic alive! Your support sustains our beloved Nutcracker tradition, provides scholarships for young dancers, and preserves the arts in our community.

💖 Make your tax-deductible donation today: https://sjdt.networkforgood.com/projects/239868-giving-tuesday

Together, let’s inspire the next generation of dancers and celebrate the power of the arts! 🩰🎶

Our joyful Tea divertissement from The Nutcracker 🫖Photo: Bo Xu
12/18/2024

Our joyful Tea divertissement from The Nutcracker 🫖

Photo: Bo Xu

Lambs from the Nutcracker Marzipan Variation!Photo: Bo Xu
12/17/2024

Lambs from the Nutcracker Marzipan Variation!

Photo: Bo Xu

Guest Artist Nicole Khoo in The SJ NutcrackerPhoto: Bo Xu
12/16/2024

Guest Artist Nicole Khoo in The SJ Nutcracker

Photo: Bo Xu

🎭✨ Thank You for Joining the Magic! ✨🎭To everyone who attended San Jose Dance Theatre's 59th annual Nutcracker—thank you...
12/16/2024

🎭✨ Thank You for Joining the Magic! ✨🎭

To everyone who attended San Jose Dance Theatre's 59th annual Nutcracker—thank you for making this season unforgettable! 💕 Your support and applause brought the magic to life and created cherished memories for all.

From our dancers, musicians, and crew to you, our incredible audience—here’s to celebrating community, artistry, and holiday traditions together. 🎄

See you next year! 🎟️💫

🎩✨ Unlock the magic of the holidays with Drosselmeyer! ✨🎩The mysterious toymaker brings wonder and adventure to The Nutc...
12/14/2024

🎩✨ Unlock the magic of the holidays with Drosselmeyer! ✨🎩
The mysterious toymaker brings wonder and adventure to The Nutcracker, gifting Clara the enchanted Nutcracker that starts it all. Join us for this spellbinding holiday tradition December13-15 at the San Jose Center for the Performing Arts! 🎄💫

🎟️ Tickets: www.SJNUTCRACKER.com

Bring the family to Nutcracker Pride Night on December 13th at 6pm! Meet the amazing No One as Mother Cupcake at the pre...
12/13/2024

Bring the family to Nutcracker Pride Night on December 13th at 6pm! Meet the amazing No One as Mother Cupcake at the pre-show and enjoy a magical evening of ballet and inclusivity! CODE: PRIDE https://bit.ly/SanJoseNutcracker

Address

1756 Junction Avenue
San Jose, CA
95112

Opening Hours

Monday 4:15pm - 7:15pm
Tuesday 4:15pm - 7:15pm
Wednesday 4:30pm - 7:15pm
Thursday 4:15pm - 7:15pm
Friday 4:15pm - 7:15pm
Saturday 9am - 3:30pm
Sunday 9am - 12:15pm

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+14082869905

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The Original San Jose Nutcracker www.SJNutcracker.com

The Original San Jose Nutcracker! www.SJNutcracker.com

www.SJNutcracker.com December 14 & 15

The Nutcracker
The Nutcracker

December 13-15 www.SJNUTCRACKER.com

A cherished San Jose holiday tradition! https://tickets.tsjticketing.org/tickets/series/TheNutcrackerSJDT

🎁✨ Unwrap the Magic of the Holidays! ✨🎁 Experience the enchantment of The Nutcracker with San Jose Dance Theatre! From brave toy soldiers to the dazzling Sugar Plum Fairy, this holiday tradition is the perfect way to celebrate the season. 🎄🩰 🎟️ Tickets: www.SJNUTCRACKER.com Join us Dec. 6-8 & 13-15 at the San Jose Center for the Performing Arts and create memories that will last a lifetime. #HolidayMagic #NutcrackerJoy #FamilyTradition

Unwrap the Magic of the Holidays with The Original San Jose Nutcracker! December 6th-8th & 13th-15th https://bit.ly/SanJoseNutcracker

🎄✨ Sweeten your holiday season with a sprinkle of magic! Watch as the world-famous Gingerbread Cookies come to life and dance across the stage in San Jose Dance Theatre’s The Nutcracker! 🍪 Their playful charm will delight audiences of all ages. https://bit.ly/SanJoseNutcracker Catch the magic Dec. 6-8 & 13-15 at the San Jose Center for the Performing Arts. Don’t miss this unforgettable holiday treat! 🩰🎶 #DancingCookies #NutcrackerMagic #HolidayTradition

The Nutcracker, December 6th-8th & 13th-15th https://bit.ly/SanJoseNutcracker

Tickets: www.SJNUTCRACKER.com

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About San José Dance Theatre

San Jose’s Original Ballet Company – Celebrating 55 Years of Dance – Performing and Training all generations and skill levels.

San Jose Dance Theatre is a not-for-profit classical ballet performance company and academy, specializing in offering high quality productions and training for the community. The company actively advocates for nationwide access to classical performances, quality community engagement opportunities and the development of the art-form across the country.

Since its inception in 1964, San Jose Dance Theatre has provided the community of San Jose and the greater San Francisco Bay area with quality performances. These performances feature professional artists, working in collaboration with young dancers to deliver outstanding productions. We have delighted local audiences for over five decades with performances including Peter and the Wolf, Alice in Wonderland, Sleeping Beauty and Beauty and the Beast.

We provide dance education and in the past seven years have developed this program to accommodate over 100 dancers on a weekly basis. Our San Jose ballet school offers Youth and Open Drop-In ballet classes for kids and adults of all levels and abilities.