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.
Upcoming Broadcasts:
Wed, Dec 17, 2008 -- 7:30pm
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Thu, Dec 18, 2008 -- 1:30am
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Fri, Dec 19, 2008 -- 11:30pm
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Featured Profiles:
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
- 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.
