Artistic Director Gregory Amato
Press
2022
December
NASA Engineer Kelley Hashemi Works Weekends — As a Ballerina
by Victoria Looseleaf
Classical Voice SF
Your Guide to Classic and Contemporary Holiday Theater Productions
by Christina Campodonico
The San Francisco Standard
Ways to Spend the December Days (and Nights)
by Anh-Minh Le
Nob Hill Gazette
November
17 ‘Nutcracker’ performances to enjoy in the Bay Area in 2022
by Anne Schrager
Datebook
Classical and Hip-Hop Nutcrackers Come to the Fox Theatre in December
by Stephi Wild
Broadway World
Seasonal fun with all the trimmings: Your guide to holiday fun on the Peninsula
by Heather Zimmerman
Palo Alto Online
7 Bay Area dance performances to brighten up your holidays
by Rachel Howard
Datebook
October
A Preview of “Hip-Hop Halloween: Monster Mash
NBC Los Angeles. California Live’s Malou Nubla takes center stage at the Fox Theatre in Redwood City for a preview of Peninsula Ballet’s “Hip-Hop Halloween: Monster Mash"
Don't miss Peninsula Ballet's Hip-Hop Halloween Monster's Ball
CBS News Bay Area Interview with Stuck Sanders
Classic monsters show off their moves in 'Hip-hop Halloween'
by Heather Zimmerman
Palo Alto Weekly
Halloween 2022: The Bay Area’s biggest events and performances celebrating spooky season
By Anne Schrage
Datebook
Peninsula Ballet Theater presents Hip Hop Halloween and Nutcracker
Press Release
Peninsula Ballet Theatre 2022-23 Season Calendar
Press Release
September
Peninsula Ballet Theatre joins with Masterworks Chorale for hypnotic performance
By David Bratman
The Daily Journal
Bay Area classical scene heats up as new seasons take form
By Georgia Rowe
Marin Independent Journal
Carmina Burana highlighted on KDFC Radio
Peninsula Ballet Theatre to Present CARMINA BURANA This Month
by Blair Ingenthron
Broadway World
DJ Q&A
Executive Director Christine Leslie Shares About Opening Weekend And What Lies Beyond.
By Susan Cohn
The Daily Journal
Peninsula Ballet Theatre: ‘Carmina Burana’
Datebook
August
New Production of CARMINA BURANA Comes To The Peninsula Ballet Theatre In September
by Stephi Wild
Broadway World
Carmina Burana launches PBT 55th Anniversary
Press Release
PBT Announces 2022-23 Season
Press Release
July
The Daily Journal: Letter to the Editor
Peninsula International Dance Festival this weekend in San Mateo
The Daily Journal
Peninsula International Dance Festival
Patch
Bay Area arts: 7 cool live shows to catch this weekend
by Randy Mcmullen
Mercury News
Peninsula International Dance Festival
San Francisco Datebook
UPDATED Peninsula International Dance Festival Press Release
June
Peninsula International Dance Festival Set For Next Month
by Stephi Wild
Broadway World
Peninsula International Dance Festival
Press Release
April
Announcement: Peninsula International Dance Festival
February
by Sophia Markoulakis
Punch Magazine
2021
December
5 Must-See Holiday Performances in the Bay Area
Red Curtain Addict
Bay Area ballerina’s double life balances rocket science with dance
by Joshua Kosman
San Francisco Chronicle Datebook
On Their Toes Again
Climate Online Redwood City
November
#BayAreaArtsTogether
A creative couple links up with Peninsula Ballet Theatre to devise a hip-hop Nutcracker— and draw new audiences.
Nob Hill Gazette by by Anh-Minh Le
August
Peninsula Ballet Theatre Announces 2021-22 Season
Press Release
2020
December
George Koster Voices of the Community Podcast
Episode 33: Peninsula Ballet Theatre
November
Performing arts companies in San Mateo County adapt to pandemic
Performing arts groups surviving pandemic’s challenges
San Francisco Examiner
October
World Ballet Day - Press Release
From a Seat in the Back of the House to Center Stage: Redwood Shores resident Yan Zhang talks about following her dream of dance and Peninsula Ballet Theatre.
The Daily Journal
August
COVID-19 UPDATE: Keep the Arts Alive on the Peninsula
June
June 9th Planning Commission Study Session for Concar Passage
May
Cancellation of performances scheduled for March 27-29 at San Francisco’s Presidio Theatre
March
Coronavirus: Despite closures, Bay Area businesses bring books, cocktails and dance classes to customers’ homes - San Jose Mercury
Announcement regarding COVID-19
January
Cabaret: Love Songs – Press Release
2019
December
Bringing the Nutcracker to the masses: Peninsula Ballet Theatre to share classic ballet with all ages – The Daily Journal
September
Cabaret: Hot October Nights – Press Release
June
Giselle – Press Release
March
Carnival of the Animals – Press Release
January
Cabaret: Love Songs – Press Release
2018
March
Residents weigh in on housing proposal – The Daily Journal
"Several dancers with the Peninsula Ballet Theatre joined the organization’s ballet mistress Nina Baratova-Amato in advocating for the nonprofit to be included in the development’s plans."
New development puts longtime dance theatre’s future in jeopardy – Mercury News
2017
December
Dance: Moving 'Nutcracker' 200 years into a hip-hop future – Mercury News
The Hip-Hop Cinderella Experience – The Dragon
November
Peninsula Ballet Theatre dancers perform hip-hop version of 'The Nutcracker' – ABC Channel 7 News and Video
June
PBT Announces New Artistic Director – Press Release
2015
August
PBT participates in city-wide San Mateo Yard Sale – The Daily Journal
2014
November
Nutcracker performer returns to her roots: Anna Maravelias wants to use dance to help those struggling emotionally – The Daily Journal
2013
July
Back Home with Ballet – Kristine Elliott
2012
December
‘Nutcracker’: A family tradition – The Daily Journal
August
Peninsula Ballet Theatre, Broadway By The Bay partner up to preserve youth theatre – Youth Theatre Conservatory
PBT Youth Theatre Conservatory – Media Release
2011
December
Nutcracker – Dance Commentary by Heather Desaulniers
Art Exhibition Debora Crosby Collage – San Mateo County Times
Reporter’s Notebook – The Daily Journal
November
Peninsula Ballet Theatre Preps for Nutcracker Performance – San Mateo Patch
September
Four Shows Celebrate Local Artists – Burlingame Patch
April
Peter Pan A visual and musical treat – The Daily Journal
2010
December
Nutcracker – Dance Blitz
April
Sunday SnapShot: Apprentice – Dance Advantage
May
Peninsula Ballet Theatre’s New Move – Daily Journal staff
2009
December
A holiday must for dance lovers – The Daily Journal
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