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Tony Hawk Surprises Audience in Ballet's The Nutcracker

12/23/2025

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Tony Hawk, skateboarding legend, appeared as a surprise guest in the Golden State Ballet's The Nutcracker at the San Diego Civic Theatre on December 20, 2025.
He performed onstage with young skater Katelyn West, skating across the stage and engaging the audience with tricks while in costume.
Hawk expressed admiration for ballet's discipline and noted similarities with skateboarding.
The Nutcracker production ran from December 12 to 21, 2025.

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Tony Hawk, skateboarding legend, appeared as a surprise guest in the Golden State Ballet's The Nutcracker at the San Diego Civic Theatre on December 20, 2025.
He performed onstage with young skater Katelyn West, skating across the stage and engaging the audience with tricks while in costume.
Hawk expressed admiration for ballet's discipline and noted similarities with skateboarding.
The Nutcracker production ran from December 12 to 21, 2025.