Michael Smuin News

Smuin Contemporary Ballet announces its triumphant return to streaming performances with the launch of its Virtual Fall Dance Series.

Smuin Contemporary Ballet announces a special iteration of its popular Class for a Cause series to celebrate the centennial of the 19th amendment and honor the suffragettes who paved the way for women voters.

Following its wildly successful sold-out performances last weekend, Smuin Contemporary Ballet announces a second edition of Sunday with Smuin, to be presented for patrons at the Oasis at John's Grill. Performing live for diners seated in the new al fresco dining area of the historic eatery in downtown San Francisco, Smuin artists will perform an all-new program featuring a medley of Smuin favorites and contemporary premieres.

Smuin Contemporary Ballet dancers will perform for al fresco diners at San Francisco's historic John's Grill, presenting the company's first live public performances since the pandemic closed operations last March.

Ballet West Academy has announced the appointment of Evelyn Cisneros-Legate as the new Director of all four campuses.

Smuin Contemporary Ballet presents Michael Smuin's acclaimed Carmina Burana as the July release in its Hump Day Ballets series, which aims to brighten mid-week spirits with free video streaming of a ballet from the company's archives.

Smuin Contemporary Ballet announces Michael Smuin's uplifting Stabat Mater as the next installment of its Hump Day Ballets series, which aims to brighten mid-week spirits with free video streaming of a ballet from the company's archives.

Smuin Contemporary Ballet announces Ma Cong's fast and flirtatious French Twist as the next installment of its popular Hump Day Ballets series, which aims to brighten mid-week spirits with free video streaming of works from the company's archives. Inspired by the American cartoon a?oeTom and Jerry,a?? French Twist uses contemporary movement set to five musical selections by the late French composer Hugues Le Bars. Ma Cong's French Twist will be offered beginning Wednesday, June 10, 2020, accompanied by a video introduction with current company dancer Mengjun Chen, who attended Beijing Dance Academy a generation after Cong. The recorded performance will be available for 48 hours only, with streaming instructions announced through Smuin's email list (sign up at smuinballet.org), or via Smuin's Facebook (facebook.com/SmuinBallet) and Instagram (instagram.com/smuinballet). For more information the public may visit smuinballet.org.

Smuin Contemporary Ballet announces a special presentation of two short works choreographed by company dancers for the next installment of its popular Hump Day Ballets series.

Smuin Contemporary Ballet announces choreographer/former Smuin dancer Rex Wheeler's exuberant Take Five as the next installment of its Hump Day Ballets series, which aims to brighten mid-week spirits with free video streaming of a ballet from the company's archives.

Smuin Contemporary Ballet announces Amy Seiwert's Renaissance as the next installment of its Hump Day Ballets series, which aims to brighten mid-week spirits with free video streaming of a ballet from the Company's archives.

Smuin Contemporary Ballet announces free streaming of Helen Pickett's highly-acclaimed ballet Oasis, an ode to the powerful transformative ability of water, as the next installment of its Hump Day Ballets series.

Smuin Contemporary Ballet announces the next installment of its Hump Day Ballets series, brightening mid-week spirits with free video streaming of a hit ballet from Smuin's archives. This week's release, offered beginning Wednesday, April 22, 2020, will feature acclaimed choreographer Garrett Ammon's Serenade for Strings.

Smuin Contemporary Ballet announces the next installment of its Hump Day Ballets series, which brightens mid-week spirits by offering video streaming of a ballet from Smuin's archives.

Smuin Contemporary Ballet announces the next installment of its Hump Day Ballets series, featuring the release of a previously performed ballet from Smuin's repertoire. This week's release, offered for free streaming on Wednesday, April 8, 2020, will feature The Poetry of Being, introduced by choreographer (and former Smuin dancer) Nicole Haskins.

Due to the extended Shelter-in-Place order, Smuin Contemporary Ballet regrettably announces the cancellation of the San Francisco run of its spring program, Dance Series 2 scheduled for April 24-May 2 at Yerba Buena Center for the Arts.

Following a landmark year in which Smuin Contemporary Ballet officially unveiled its first permanent home, the company launched its first-ever virtual gala. As Smuin's only yearly fundraiser, the company was forced to make a quick decision regarding its gala, originally scheduled for March 15 at The Galleria at the San Francisco Design Center.

Smuin Contemporary Ballet continues to develop novel ways of sharing inspiring art and staying connected with its community during the Shelter-in-Place order, beginning with its new Hump Day Ballets series. Every Wednesday through the month of April, a different ballet from Smuin's repertoire, curated by a current Company dancer, will be released to the public.

In this time of social distancing and remaining responsibly indoors, we are all looking for ways to brighten our days and get moving any way we can!

Smuin Contemporary Ballet's groundbreaking spring program will introduce the Bay Area to internationally renowned Cuban choreographer Osnel Delgado, with the thrilling World Premiere of S-Quimera, combining flawless contemporary dance with Afro-Cuban and Latin social dances to create a piece truly unique to Smuin.