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Great Performances•Season 39•Episode 3

The Little Mermaid from San Francisco Ballet

7.5/10 · 1,306 votesDec 16, 2011

Ranked #6 of 6 in Season 39•−0.8 vs season avg

John Neumeier -- director and chief choreographer for Hamburg Ballet -- blends dance, dramatic storytelling and spectacle into a unique interpretation of a classic Hans Christian Andersen’s tale. With choreography, sets, costumes, and lighting, all by Neumeier, this ballet—as much theater as it is dance—takes

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Episode Summary

"The Little Mermaid from San Francisco Ballet" is episode 3 of Great Performances season 39. It scored 7.5/10 from 1,306 votes, ranking #6 of 6 episodes this season (season average 8.3). It aired on December 16, 2011.

Next: E4 · From Vienna: The New Year's Celebration 2012 Best of Season 39