Cool Britannia

THREE BOLD BRITISH VOICES IN DANCE
Echoing its namesake's celebration of innovation and creativity, 'Cool Britannia' offers a dynamic exploration of British dance through provocative new voices:

Chroma by Wayne McGregor: This groundbreaking ballet is "a shock to the system" merging cutting-edge choreography with a rhythmic complexity rock-inspired score by Joby Talbot and The White Stripes' Jack White III, for a vibrant, visceral experience.

Within the Golden Hour by Christopher Wheeldon: A visually atmospheric ballet that blends elegant choreography with a luminous score, offering a captivating journey through light, color, and sensory richness.

Dust by Akram Khan: A one-act ballet offers a dramatic exploration of the human experience amidst the haunting backdrop of post-World War I. This is a North American premiere.

Who it's for: Want to introduce your bestie to SF Ballet? This program is it. The perfect collection showcasing wide-ranging style, depth, and dynamics that pushes the boundaries of artistic expression. Ideal for history buffs, festies keeping tabs on this year's Coachella line-up, and romantics who love to linger on a good sunset.

CHROMA
CONCEPT, DIRECTION, AND CHOREOGRAPHY
Wayne McGregor

MUSIC
Joby Talbot
Jack White III

WITHIN THE GOLDEN HOUR
CHOREOGRAPHER
Christopher Wheeldon

COMPOSERS
Ezio Bosso
Antonio Vivaldi

DUST (SF BALLET PREMIERE)
CHOREOGRAPHER
Akram Khan

COMPOSER
Jocelyn Pook

RUNTIME
Chroma - 27 min
Intermission - 20 min
Within the Golden Hour - 26 min
Intermission - 15 min
Dust - 26 min

Total runtime: 2 hours, 4 minutes

Casting, times, and program subject to change