Feb 15-24: Ballet San Jose presents Swan Lake. Artistic director Dennis Nahat breathes new life into the classic ballet, with over 135 costumes and scenery from David Guthrie. The acclaimed Symphony Silicon Valley performs Tchiakovsky’s classic score, with Dwight Oltman conducting. Thurs-Fri, 8pm; Sat, 1:30pm & 8pm; Sun, 1:30pm. (San Jose: Center for the Performing Arts, 255 Almaden Blvd.; 408/288-2800. www.balletsanjose.org)
Feb 20-24: Smuin Ballet presents the late Michael Smuin’s “Stabat Mater,” set to the music of Dvorák, and the West Cost premiere of “Reinin’ in the Hurricane,” by choreographer Kirk Peterson, set to the music of country stars, including Johnny Cash and Gene Autry. Wed-Fri, 8pm; Sat, 2 & 8pm; Sun, 2pm. (Mountain View: Center for the Performing Arts; 650/903-6565. www.smuinballet.org)
