After 20 seasons, Principal Dancer Sarah Van Patten is set to retire

April 19, 2022

Sarah Van Patten performs her final performance at SF Ballet on April 16. Van Patten retires after 20 seasons at the SF Ballet. (Courtesy of Erik Tomasson for the SF Ballet)

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