San Francisco Ballet Debuts Tiny Dances for Young Children With New Swan Lake

SAN FRANCISCO — November 7, 2026. San Francisco Ballet is introducing Tiny Dances, a performance series designed for children ages two through eight, with a reimagined production of Swan Lake this weekend at the Palace of Fine Arts Theatre.

What makes this ballet different?

Associate Artistic Director Antonio Castilla adapted the production for younger audiences, changing the traditional tragic ending to a more uplifting resolution and making the staging more compact. Twenty-one advanced San Francisco Ballet School students are featured, and an onstage narrator helps guide families through the story.

Dates, location and tickets

The production is scheduled for 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. Saturday, November 7, and Sunday, November 8, at 3301 Lyon Street. The Saturday 3 p.m. performance is described as sensory-friendly. According to Bay City News, tickets range from $65 to $149. Families should verify seat availability and accessibility accommodations through San Francisco Ballet.

Why families may be interested

The condensed format is intended to make classical dance less intimidating for young children and first-time visitors, while giving ballet students a major performing opportunity. Showtimes and prices may vary as performances sell out.

Source: Bay City News, November 6, 2026.

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