Smuin Ballet Extends Virtual Classes, Adds Musical Theater With Weston Krukow

Due to popular demand, Smuin Contemporary Ballet has extended its drop-in classes for aspiring, retired, and professional dancers as Shelter-in-Place continues. All classes are "pay if and what you can," and students are invited to try one class, sample a variety of styles, or enroll for a series-including newly announced Musical Theater dance classes with Emmy Award-winning choreographer Weston Krukow.

Offering the chance of a lifetime to dance along with the company's world-class artists and instructors in the comfort of their own home, Smuin's Virtual Classes provide dancers of all levels-beginner, intermediate, and advanced-the opportunity to participate in Zoom-based drop-in lessons in ballet, contemporary, hip-hop, jazz, musical theater, and even a dance sampler offering a variety of styles. Smuin's Virtual Classes, originally scheduled to end May 3, will now be extended through at least May 10 (see full schedule below) with details on an additional extension through June 7 to be announced soon.

For more information or to register, the public may visit https://bit.ly/smuinclasses.

Beginning Adult Dance Sampler: Contemporary & Musical Theater
Tues/Thurs 6pm, Sat 10am
Teachers: Ben Needham-Wood, Weston Krukow
Perfect for dance newbies or anyone who wants to try a variety of fun styles, Smuin's popular signature program allows for a taste of a different dance style each week.

Beginning Adult Ballet
Tues/Thurs 12pm, Sat/Sun 11:15am
Teachers: Tess Lane, Ian Buchanan
Adults who have always wanted to try a Ballet class can join Smuin artists for a fun and approachable class which will guide students through the fundamentals of ballet.

Beginning Hip Hop
Mon 4pm
Teacher: Ben Needham-Wood
Adults who have always wanted to find their Hip Hop rhythm can join Smuin artist Ben Needham-Wood, who will teach a variety of new moves during a quick warm-up, followed by a fun and original combo.

Beginning/Intermediate Adult Ballet
Wed/Fri 10am
Teacher: Valerie Harmon
These classes are geared toward adult dancers with some prior dance experience. Those looking for a greater challenge than beginner-level classes can sign up for this class, which focuses on fundamental Ballet technique through barre work followed by a short (small space) center practice.

Beginning/Intermediate Jazz & Contemporary
Fri 4pm
Teacher: Cassidy Isaacson
These classes are geared toward adult dancers with some prior dance experience. Combining style and flair, this class merges elements of both Jazz and Contemporary dance for a fun and fabulous hour of dance from the comfort of home.

Intermediate Adult Ballet
Mon/Wed 6pm, Sat 12:30pm
Teachers: Terez Dean Orr, Mengjun Chen, Tess Lane
These classes will focus on continuing to strengthen technique with barre, and some center work.

Intermediate/Advanced Adult Ballet
Mon/Thurs 10:30am
Teachers: Amy London, Mengjun Chen
This 1.25 hour class designed for the more experienced dancer to challenge and hone their Ballet technique while dancing from home. Classes will include thorough barre and additional center work.