La Sylphide - San Francisco Ballet

Step into a world of enchantment, mystery, and ethereal beauty with La Sylphide. This belo ved Scottish tale of love and illusion continues to captivate audiences with themes of forbidden love, nature versus civilization, and human longing for meaning that feel as relevant today as they did nearly 200 years ago. When James, a young Scottish farmer, becomes enchanted by a mystical sylph, he risks everything to follow her into a magical realm, only to discover the devastating cost of chasing the unattainable.

With its signature Romantic-era charm, misty woodland settings, and a tutu-clad corps de ballet, La Sylphide is a hauntingly beautiful masterpiece that combines elegance, drama, and heartbreak in equal measure.  

Experience the magic of a classic that has captivated generations and discover why it endures as one of the most mesmerizing stories ever told on stage. 

Run Time

Act I – 33 minutes

Intermission – 20 minutes

Act II – 36 minutes