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Smuin Ballet’s Choreography Showcase to Present 10 New Works
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 21, 2025

Smuin Contemporary Ballet’s Choreography Showcase will continue its tradition of supporting company artists in exploring their creative voices. Learn more and see how to attend.

Smuin's Choreography Showcase Unveils Ten World Premieres
by Stephi Wild - Dec 20, 2024

Smuin Contemporary Ballet’s Choreography Showcase will continue its tradition of supporting company artists in exploring their creative voices. Learn more here!

Photos: Go Inside Smuin Contemporary Ballet's Annual Gala
by Blair Ingenthron - Mar 9, 2024

Arts, community, and civic leaders came together to celebrate Smuin Contemporary Ballet at its Annual Gala, hosted by co-chairs John Konstin and Lee D. Baxter along with Smuin’s Board of Trustees and Friends of Smuin committee. Check out photos from inside the special event.

Smuin's Annual Gala Celebrates 29th Season Event Raises $438,000 To Support Organization
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 9, 2023

Arts, community, and civic leaders came together to celebrate Smuin Contemporary Ballet at its Annual Gala, hosted by co-chairs and Smuin trustees John Konstin and Lee D. Baxter, along with fellow Board of Trustee members and the Friends of Smuin committee.

Smuin Contemporary Ballet to Celebrate 29th Season With Annual Gala in March
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 13, 2023

Smuin Contemporary Ballet is celebrating its 29th season with Smuin’s Annual Gala, hosted by co-chairs John Konstin and Lee D. Baxter along with Smuin’s Board of Trustees and Friends of Smuin committee.

Eight Dancers Premiere Works In Smuin's Choreography Showcase in February
by Stephi Wild - Jan 31, 2023

Smuin Contemporary Ballet continues its tradition of encouraging Company dancers to explore their creativity in its Choreography Showcase, a thrilling opportunity for audiences to experience never-before-seen world premieres ranging from humorous to heartfelt. Performed at the Smuin Center for Dance, these intimate performances give a glimpse of the rising choreographic talents within the Company.

Smuin Contemporary Ballet Wraps Up 28th Season with DANCE SERIES 2: P.S. FOREVER SMUIN
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 12, 2022

Smuin Contemporary Ballet wraps up its 28th season with the vibrant program, Dance Series 2: P.S. Forever Smuin, featuring four diverse ballets from established dancemakers and rising choreographic voices, with performances in San Francisco, Mountain View, and Carmel.

Smuin Announces Return To Theatres With Patsy Cline Ballet, Works By Val Caniparoli & More
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 30, 2021

Following 18 months of inventive virtual and outdoor performances, Smuin Contemporary Ballet returns with a stellar lineup for its 2021/22 season, kicking off with a virtual series revisiting Michael Smuin favorites, followed by the return of live, in-person performances on stages in San Francisco, Walnut Creek, Mountain View, and Carmel.

Smuin Announces Summer Classes & Ballet FUNdamentals Workshop
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 10, 2021

Smuin Contemporary Ballet announces an extension of its virtual classes, due to continued overwhelmingly positive response to its Company artist- and alumni-led program.

Smuin Contemporary Ballet Announces SMUIN AL FRESCO
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 22, 2021

East Bay dance audiences may be pondering not “to be or not to be” but whether 'tis nobler to dance when Smuin Contemporary Ballet takes the stage with Smuin al Fresco at the beautiful outdoor Bruns Amphitheater in Orinda.

Smuin Announces 'Class For A Cause' Supporting Asian Pacific Fund, New Tap Dance Workshop & More
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 29, 2021

Since launching last April, Smuin Contemporary Ballet has led hundreds of aspiring and professional dancers through Virtual Classes in movement including ballet, tap, jazz, hip hop, dance-based fitness, and more.

Smuin Extends Popular Virtual Classes Through March 31
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 2, 2021

Taught by Smuin dancers and alumni, the latest extension of these popular classes for all levels continues, plus the return of the starter 'Ballet FUNdamentals' workshop and “Easy Movin' with Smuin” class for seniors.

Fifteen World Premieres Headline Smuin's Choreography Showcase
by Stephi Wild - Feb 19, 2021

Smuin Contemporary Ballet continues its inspiring tradition of encouraging company dancers to explore their creativity in its Choreography Showcase, an opportunity for audiences to experience a treasure trove of stunning world premieres ranging from humorous to heartfelt.

Smuin Announces Extension of Virtual Classes Plus 'Class for a Cause'
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 7, 2021

Since launching last April, Smuin Contemporary Ballet has led hundreds of aspiring and professional dancers through Zoom-based drop-in Virtual Classes in movement including ballet, tap, jazz, hip hop, fitness and more.

Smuin's THE CHRISTMAS BALLET To Live Stream World Premieres and More
by Stephi Wild - Nov 25, 2020

Smuin kicks off the holiday season with the first-ever virtual edition of its ever-popular The Christmas Ballet program.

Smuin Extends Virtual Classes In Pilates, Tap, Hip Hop, Ballet & More Through December 23
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 11, 2020

Since launching in April, Smuin Contemporary Ballet has led hundreds of aspiring and professional dancers through Zoom-based drop-in Virtual Classes in ballet, tap, contemporary, jazz, hip hop, dance-based fitness and more.

New Ballets Performed Around The Bay! Smuin Launches Virtual Series
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 29, 2020

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

Smuin Adds 'Class For A Cause' Benefiting Wildfire Relief and More to Virtual Classes
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 10, 2020

Since launching in April, Smuin Contemporary Ballet has led hundreds of aspiring and professional dancers through Zoom-based drop-in Virtual Classes in ballet, tap, contemporary, jazz, hip hop, dance-based fitness and more. Taught by Smuin dancers and alumni, the latest extension of these popular classes for all levels of at-home dancers includes the addition of a?oeEasy Movin' with Smuina?? aimed at seniors and anyone interested in focusing on balance and coordination. Smuin also announces the continuation of its Class for a Cause program benefiting organizations supporting important needs in the community.

Smuin Extends Virtual Classes, Including HAMILTON-Inspired Hip Hop Class for A Cause
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 5, 2020

Since launching in April, Smuin Contemporary Ballet has led hundreds of aspiring and professional dancers at home through more than 350 hours of Virtual Classes. The latest extension (August 10 a?" September 4) announces the continuation of these popular classes taught by Smuin dancers and alumni, providing all levels of at-home dancersa?"beginner, intermediate, and advanceda?"with Zoom-based drop-in lessons in ballet, tap, contemporary, jazz, hip-hop, and more.

Smuin Announces CLASS FOR A CAUSE and Extension of Virtual Summer Classes
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 2, 2020

Smuin Contemporary Ballet has announced Class for a Cause, and the extension of its hit virtual classes featuring lessons in a variety of dance styles now through August 2, 2020.