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SF Ballet's New Works Festival

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In celebration of their 75th anniversary, the San Francisco Ballet is mounting an ambitious festival of new works -- 10 world premieres by 10 renowned choreographers -- exploring the new directions that influential dance-makers are taking. In this special half-hour special, Spark follows the creation of three of these works, by Mark Morris, Margaret Jenkins, and Christopher Wheeldon.

[Original Airdate: Wed, Apr 16, 2008]

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San Francisco Ballet

Celebrate the San Francisco Ballet's anniversary with Mark Morris, Margaret Jenkins, and Christopher Wheeldon.

Acknowledgments

Major funding for Spark is provided by:
  • The James Irvine Foundation -- expanding opportunity for the people of California
  • William and Gretchen Kimball Fund
  • Diane B. Wilsey
  • KQED Campaign for the Future Program Venture Fund
With additional support from:
  • George Frederick Jewett Foundation
  • Helen Sarah Steyer
  • Phyllis C. Wattis Foundation

Spark is a production of KQED.

Spark airs on KQED TV 9 and HD on Wednesdays at 7:30pm and Fridays at 11:30pm and on KTEH-TV 54 on Saturdays. Repeat broadcasts can be seen on KQED's digital channels and KQET-TV 25.

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