Epstein Family Amphitheater
UCSD

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Fri, July 31, 2026

7:00pm : Gates Open / Pre-Performance Picnic

8:00pm : Performance

General Admission Open Seating

Open seating in Lower Bowl side sections and all Upper Bowl sections

General Admission entrance
Every individual must have a ticket

FREE
Open (not reserved) seating

Fri, Jul 31, 8:00pm
Free General Admission

Director’s Circle Reserved Seating

Reserved seats in Lower Bowl center section (best seats)

Exclusive Director’s Circle entrance
Skip the General Admission Entry Line

$30 (includes theater box office fees)
LIMITED SEATING

Fri, Jul 31, 8:00pm
Reserved Director’s Circle

The Family Ballet Series is made possible with support from:

Enjoy a beautiful San Diego evening under the stars with an exciting ballet performance by our next-generation dance artists. A curated menu of gourmet food and refreshing beverages is available of purchase prior to the performance.

Program

7:00pm: Pre-Performance Picnic

Light fare, snacks, and refreshments are available for purchase. Watch the excitement build as the audience grows and the next-generation dance artists prepare for their on-stage performance.

No outside food or beverage is permitted by the Epstein Family Amphitheater

8:00pm: Performance

A selection of ballets performed by the pre-professionals in City Ballet of San Diego’s Summer Intensive education program, accompanied by principal dance artists from City Ballet of San Diego’s professional company.

Salute to Sousa

Choreography by Elizabeth Wistrich (City Ballet of San Diego Resident Choreographer)

Excerpts from Paquita

Choreography by Elizabeth Wistrich (City Ballet of San Diego Resident Choreographer) after Marius Petipa

Jazz and Contemporary Selections

Choreography by Geoffrey Gonzalez (City Ballet of San Diego Resident Choreographer)

Contemporary Selections

Choreography by Daniel Ulbricht (New York City Ballet Principal Dancer)

Program subject to change.