SF Ballet in "The Rite of Spring"

Yuri Possokhov's The Rite of Spring is a gripping interpretation of Stravinsky's masterwork. It made its premiere during the 2013 SF Ballet season.

[@LadyeStagsleapStudio]

This ballet was INCREDIBLE. I saw it last year, and it remains the best thing I have ever seen on a stage, ever. When the dance began, I found myself slightly disgusted and very uncomfortable. It dawned on me that I was experiencing the same emotions just like the original audience at Nijinsky's premier in 1913. I certainly didn't riot, however!

[@sfballet]

***** The Rite of Spring commonly does have that effect. And how great that it has become one of your favorite pieces! You might be interested in Yuri Possokhov's World Premiere that will be in Program 7 of our 2015 Rep Season! Thank you for sharing!

[@lukapisacic7707]

I saw the original ballet and it's a bit different but you can really tell, by watching the movements of the dancers, that these were not from the same time. Both are great👍😁

[@rachelkemp5567]

I just saw this this weekend. It was disturbing, had all of the body horror, unnerving, creepy, powerful, loud, violent..
In short, everything Rite of Spring is supposed to be, and SFB carried out very well ^_^. If you would like to see something that is the antithesis of the "pretty ballerina", this is it. And it was a great contrast to the first two ballets in the program. I would, however, not recommend taking your kids to see it.

[@sfballet]

Rachel Kemp Great review, Rachel! Thanks for sharing your thoughts!!

[@CrazyForDance98]

I saw this last year. It was amazing.

[@closetshowandtell5659]

How do I buy a video of this COMPLETE ballet???? It's my favorite. Thanks

[@RomyMacias]

Beautiful version!