Smuin Contemporary Ballet is a San Francisco Bay Area organization in its 30th year, and has recently announced that current Associate Artistic Director and nationally known choreographer Amy Seiwert will become Artistic Director in July 2024 with the start of the 2024-25 Season. Presenting 60+ performances each …Support Us. Contact Us. Search for: Tickets415-912-1899. [email protected]. For all other inquiries. 415-556-5000. [email protected]. Smuin Ballet 1830 17th St. San Francisco, CA 94103.Smuin Contemporary Ballet's "The Christmas Ballet" continues Dec. 1-2 at Sunset Center in Carmel; Dec. 7-10 at Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts, 500 Castro St., Mountain View; Dec. 14 ...Smuin at Lesher Center for the Arts. 1601 Civic Drive, Walnut Creek, CA, United States, 94596. Get directions. Get notified when we have tickets available. Set an alert. Get the best prices on tickets for Smuin's The Christmas Ballet - Walnut Creek on TodayTix. Find show times, venue information, and more.El Ballet Contemporáneo del Teatro San Martín es el primer elenco oficial argentino dedicado a la danza moderna. Creado en 1977, está considerada como una de las …The Christmas Ballet would unfold over three unique programs. Each of Smuin’s dancer pods (4-5 dancers working together while adhering to strict COVID protocols) would have a dedicated bill in which they would dance premiere and previous selections from The Christmas Ballet’s two halves: Classical Christmas and Cool Christmas. Since joining Smuin Ballet in 2004, he has designed the lighting for The Christmas Ballet, The Turntable, Be Here Now, If I Were a Sushi Roll, Tutto Ecceto il Lavandino, Oh, Inverted World, and Fly Me to the Moon, as well as many other Smuin productions. He also designs lighting for other performance companies throughout the Bay area, where his ... Jun 6, 2023 - For more than 20 years Smuin Contemporary American Ballet has pushed beyond the expected with a distinct performance style and impressive repertoire of choreography. 300FeetOut jumped at the challenge to capture Smuin’s charismatic energy and unique blend of drama and delight in their 2017/18 campaign. The journey began with a brand photoshoot …After dancing with Birmingham Royal Ballet as a student, he performed with Slovak National Ballet and Sacramento Ballet before dancing with Smuin from 2015-2018. A San Francisco-based choreographer and a founding member of Capital Dance Project, Wheeler has created works for many organizations across the country …Patron Services Manager. Aja Hruby De Coudreaux has spent most of her career in the arts, enjoying varied experience in theater, live events, and the entertainment industry. Aja’s experience includes many behind-the-scenes aspects of stage and screen, from costuming to prop-making to box office roles. She has pursued her …Smuin Ballet, San Francisco, California. 11,830 likes · 125 talking about this · 1,064 were here. Smuin Contemporary Ballet Celia Fushille | Artistic Director San Francisco Bay AreaSmuin's annual holiday extravaganza is back! Celebrate the festive season with a show that's a little ballet, a little Broadway, and a whole lot of Smuin. As always, look for new numbers alongside iconic mainstays like Santa Baby. Tickets: Level I $100 / Level II $75CASSIDY ISAACSON, originally from Redmond, Washington, trained at Pacific Northwest Ballet before joining Grand Rapids Ballet Company at age 16. Some favorite works performed during her eight years at Grand Rapids Ballet include Trey McIntyre’s Wild Sweet Love , Alejandro Cerrudo’s Extremely Close , Penny … MENGJUN CHEN, a native of Wenzhou, China, trained at the Beijing Dance Academy and Joffrey Ballet Academy of Dance. After receiving his Bachelor of Fine Arts from Beijing Dance Academy, he joined Milwaukee Ballet where he performed major roles in Giselle, Swan Lake, Romeo & Juliet, The Nutcracker, Don Quixote, Cinderella, Dracula and La Boheme ... In 2019, Annabelle became the recipient of the Jacob’s Pillow Dance Award as well as the program director of the Jacob’s Pillow Contemporary Ballet Summer Course. This season Annabelle will create her 10th narrative ballet “ Coco Chanel, the life of a fashion icon ” for the Hong Kong Ballet. Photo by Julio Cesar Herrera.The full 21-22 Season will includes videos of Dance Series 1-Love, Smuin, Dance Series 2-P.S. Forever Smuin and The Christmas Ballet. The Dance Series performances will be new recordings live on stage from this season while The Christmas Ballet will be an archived compilation from previous seasons. Each performance will include a live Q&A on Zoom with …Smuin Contemporary Ballet launched its new season Sept. 16 at the Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts with “Dance Series 1,” featuring the world …Streaming December 17 – 30. Let Smuin put you in the holiday spirit with The Christmas Ballet — which you can enjoy now from the comfort of home! This 90-minute stream is a compilation of highlights from Christmases past, including a special appearance by Celia Fushille as Santa Baby. From the sparkling …CASSIDY ISAACSON, originally from Redmond, Washington, trained at Pacific Northwest Ballet before joining Grand Rapids Ballet Company at age 16. Some favorite works performed during her eight years at Grand Rapids Ballet include Trey McIntyre’s Wild Sweet Love , Alejandro Cerrudo’s Extremely Close , Penny …Michael Smuin’s ballets are currently in the repertories of major dance companies around the country. After founding Smuin Ballet in 1994, he created 40 new works for his company alone. His creations ranged from classical, as seen in his acclaimed September 11th tribute, Stabat Mater (2002), and Carmina Burana (1997), to the …Smuin, to use the operative name for the Smuin Contemporary American Ballet, a 24-year-old troupe founded by the estimable Michael Smuin, launched its peripatetic season over the …Smuin’s season finale is headlined by soaring works that highlight the company’s artistry and depth of talent, including two new works created by women. Smuin will unveil the newest World Premiere by Amy Seiwert, as well as the company premiere of "Sextette" by Kate Skarpetowska, a choreographer named one of “25 to Watch” by Dance Magazine. Originally …MENGJUN CHEN, a native of Wenzhou, China, trained at the Beijing Dance Academy and Joffrey Ballet Academy of Dance. After receiving his Bachelor of Fine Arts from Beijing Dance Academy, he joined Milwaukee Ballet where he performed major roles in Giselle, Swan Lake, Romeo & Juliet, The Nutcracker, Don Quixote, …Smuin audiences welcome the return of Moultrie to the company, who presented the Bay Area premiere of Jazzin’ in 2013. He has created works for American Ballet Theatre, Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, and other leading companies around the world, plus choreography for Beyoncé, tap legend Savion Glover, and more.Specialties: Recognized for its accessible and innovative repertory, the company adheres to the philosophy that ballet should be a living dance form that can continue to engage and delight modern audiences. In testimony to the success of this commitment, Smuin Ballet frequently performs to sold-out houses. Established in …In 2019, Annabelle became the recipient of the Jacob’s Pillow Dance Award as well as the program director of the Jacob’s Pillow Contemporary Ballet Summer Course. This season Annabelle will create her 10th narrative ballet “ Coco Chanel, the life of a fashion icon ” for the Hong Kong Ballet. Photo by Julio Cesar Herrera.Now in it’s 30th season, Smuin Contemporary Ballet pushes the boundaries of contemporary ballet within a distinctly American style, combining classical ballet training, technique, and artistry with uncommon physicality and expression. Smuin offers audiences an experience of ballet that is entertaining, evocative, and original.Smuin dancer Peter Kurta warms up in Smuin’s brand-new home in Potrero Hill during one of the first rehearsals at the company’s new building. Photo: Chris Hardy. Smuin Contemporary Ballet dancers don’t normally use white respirator masks, but they have been vagabonds for 25 years and they weren’t going to wait …Smuin Ballet Director, Last Founding Member, to Depart. Janos Gereben on July 31, 2023. Having been at the creation of the company three decades ago, starred as its principal dancer for more than 12 years, and led it since 2007, Celia Fushille announced last week that 2023–2024 will be her last season as Smuin …Osnel Delgado is Founder, Artistic Director, Dancer, and Choreographer of Malpaso Dance Company. He danced with Danza Contemporanea de Cuba from 2003 to 2011. In 2012 he founded Malpaso Dance Company with Fernando Sáez, and Daileidys Carrazana. Malpaso Dance Company has become one of the most …Feb 18, 2024 · This class will zoom in on an aspect of ballet technique so students can really dive deep and feel stronger. 1:30-2:30 pm: REPERTOIRE. Instructor: Ben Warner. Learn excerpts from Smuin Ballet’s current repertoire! Smuin Contemporary Ballet has been delighting Bay Area dance fans for three decades with its unique blend of modern and traditional works that display an exhilarating athleticism and a spirited ...Celebrating Michael Smuin both commemorates the company’s 30th anniversary and honors its dynamic late founder. A consummate ballet choreographer, as well as a Tony Award-winning Broadway dancemaker, Smuin was equally renowned for his incandescent, heartbreaking ballets, his magnetic storytelling, and his bold, … Nicole Haskins, originally from Venice Beach, California, danced professionally with Sacramento Ballet, Washington Ballet, and Smuin Contemporary Ballet, retiring in 2019. Her choreographic career also flourished, including commissions for Sacramento Ballet, Richmond Ballet, Smuin Contemporary Ballet, Dayton Ballet, and Oregon Ballet Theatre ... She spent two years with the Cincinnati Ballet Second Company, performing works by Victoria Morgan, George Balanchine, Ohad Naharin, and working with choreographers such as Garrett Smith, Nicolo Fonte, and Jennifer Archibald. Carey joined Smuin Contemporary Ballet in 2018 and has since performed works by … Performing over 60 times a year, Smuin’s 16-dancer company tours four different programs to four venues in the Bay Area (San Francisco, Mountain View, Walnut Creek, and Carmel). More than 30,000 ... March 3, 2024. Please join Gala Chairs Lee D. Baxter and Athena & John Konstin, along with Smuin’s Board of Trustees and the Friends of Smuin host committee, as we celebrate Smuin’s 30th season. GALA 2024. Honoring Celia Fushille, Artistic Director. BLUE SHIELD OF CALIFORNIA THEATER at YBCA.Smuin Contemporary Ballet is thrilled to present the Virtual Fall Dance Series, filmed and recorded live during October. This Fall Dance Series delves into Michael Smuin’s vast archive to provide solos and duets that showcase Smuin’s Company Artists as well as Michael’s flair for entertaining. Smuin Contemporary Ballet’s Young Professionals Council offers a unique opportunity to network with other emerging leaders in the Bay Area through exclusive events and experiences offered by one of the premier dance companies based in San Francisco. Members receive exclusive access to closed rehearsals, discounted performance admissions ... Smuin Contemporary Ballet continues its 26th season with Dance Series 1, a stunning program featuring three extraordinary works by established and rising choreographers.The music of country icon ...Brennan Wall. Brennan Wall, originally from Cape Cod, Massachusetts, studied at Los Angeles Ballet Academy. She danced with Silicon Valley Ballet (previously Ballet San Jose) as a trainee before joining The New Ballet’s Studio Company. In 2017, Wall joined Ballet de Monterrey under director José Manuel Carreño. She …Brennan Wall. Brennan Wall, originally from Cape Cod, Massachusetts, studied at Los Angeles Ballet Academy. She danced with Silicon Valley Ballet (previously Ballet San Jose) as a trainee before joining The New Ballet’s Studio Company. In 2017, Wall joined Ballet de Monterrey under director José Manuel Carreño. She …Smuin Ballet University of California, Davis Report this profile About Experienced Lighting Designer with a demonstrated history of working in the performing arts industry. Skilled in Contemporary ...Performing over 60 times a year, Smuin’s 16-dancer company tours four different programs to four venues in the Bay Area (San Francisco, Mountain View, Walnut Creek, and Carmel). More than 30,000 ...MENGJUN CHEN, a native of Wenzhou, China, trained at the Beijing Dance Academy and Joffrey Ballet Academy of Dance. After receiving his Bachelor of Fine Arts from Beijing Dance Academy, he joined Milwaukee Ballet where he performed major roles in Giselle, Swan Lake, Romeo & Juliet, The Nutcracker, Don Quixote, …Watch videos of Smuin's performances, auditions, and behind-the-scenes features. Smuin is a San Francisco-based company that blends classical ballet and contemporary dance …Stars collided Friday, Sept. 15, at the final curtain of Smuin Contemporary Ballet’s “Dance Series 1” at Walnut Creek’s Lesher Center for the Arts, when choreographer Darrell Grand Moultrie took a bow for the world premiere of his rollicking “Salsa ’Til Dawn,” then got down on a knee and doffed his fedora in deference to the tall, silver-haired gentleman next to him: …Smuin Center for Dance is located at 1830 17th St., San Francisco, CA 94103. Our building has been completely renovated to meet the needs of a dance company, including sprung floors, individually climate-controlled studios, and comprehensive audiovisual components. Rental of Smuin Center for Dance includes Studios A & …Smuin Contemporary Ballet presents innovative and accessible dance performances. Find season schedule, Artist biographies, patron benefits, and events.Allan Ulrich is The San Francisco Chronicle ’s dance correspondent. Smuin Ballet: dances by Hougland, Pickett and Smuin, Through Sunday, May 17, Yerba Buena Center for the Arts Theater, 700 ...Smuin’s season finale is headlined by soaring works that highlight the company’s artistry and depth of talent, including two new works created by women. Smuin will unveil the newest World Premiere by Amy Seiwert, as well as the company premiere of "Sextette" by Kate Skarpetowska, a choreographer named one of “25 to Watch” by Dance Magazine. Originally …Now in it’s 30th season, Smuin Contemporary Ballet pushes the boundaries of contemporary ballet within a distinctly American style, combining classical ballet training, technique, and artistry with uncommon physicality and expression. Smuin offers audiences an experience of ballet that is entertaining, evocative, and original.Nicole Haskins. Nicole Haskins, originally from Venice Beach, California, is a choreographer, coach, and mentor residing in the Bay Area. Her love of ballet and enthusiasm for choreography emerged during her training at the Westside School of Ballet in Santa Monica under the direction of Yvonne Mounsey and Rosemary Valaire. After a two-decade ... Valerie Harmon (she/her) is from Lompoc, California, and danced with Smuin Ballet for three years before retiring from her performance career and completing her bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology from San Francisco State University. Valerie loves blending her education with her love of dance through ballet classes with a strong technical ... Smuin Ballet, San Francisco, California. 11,830 likes · 125 talking about this · 1,064 were here. Smuin Contemporary Ballet Celia Fushille | Artistic Director San Francisco Bay AreaSmuin Contemporary Ballet celebrates its 30th anniversary with Celebrating Michael Smuin, a special added program honoring its dynamic late founder.A consummate ballet choreographer, as well as a ...The full 21-22 Season will includes videos of Dance Series 1-Love, Smuin, Dance Series 2-P.S. Forever Smuin and The Christmas Ballet. The Dance Series performances will be new recordings live on stage from this season while The Christmas Ballet will be an archived compilation from previous seasons. Each performance will include a live Q&A on Zoom with …Smuin Contemporary Ballet’s season finale is headlined by soaring works that highlight the company’s artistry and depth of talent, including the latest world premiere from acclaimed ...Smuin's annual holiday extravaganza is back! Celebrate the festive season with a show that's a little ballet, a little Broadway, and a whole lot of Smuin. As always, look for new numbers alongside iconic mainstays like Santa Baby. Tickets: Level I $100 / Level II $75 Our address Smuin Ballet 1830 17th St. San Francisco, CA 94103-5138. *. Email *. I am interested in (choose all that apply): Performances. Classes. Events. Tickets 415-912-1899 [email protected] Email [email protected] Press contact Carla Befera and Co. Public Relations [email protected]. Smuin Contemporary Ballet raced out ahead of Black Friday in kicking off the holiday dance season with its “Christmas Ballet” at the Lesher Center for the Arts in Walnut Creek. Debuting this year on Saturday, Nov. 18, with shows continuing right through Christmas Eve in Carmel, Mountain View and San …Join us February 29-March 3 in Celebrating Michael Smuin and 30 fabulous years of Smuin Ballet! Zorro! showcasing Michael's talents as a storyteller, is a swashbuckler complete with sword-fighting, and has not been performed since 2006! Fly Me to the Moon, revived now for its 20th anniversary, is our beloved … Ballet for Everyone! With more than four ballet classes offered a week, both online and in person, there is a class for everybody at Smuin Center for Dance. Whether you are a seasoned dancer, stepping into the studio for the first time, or returning to the barre after some time away, we have a class for you! Benjamin is thrilled to join Smuin Ballet to help build awareness and outreach for Smuin Center for Dance. Having danced with Smuin in 2016, he is enthusiastic about his return to assist the company from behind the curtain. A San Francisco-based ballet teacher, creative producer and artist, Benjamin is pursuing his M.A. in Arts Administration at Goucher College. He looks …March 3, 2024. Please join Gala Chairs Lee D. Baxter and Athena & John Konstin, along with Smuin’s Board of Trustees and the Friends of Smuin host committee, as we celebrate Smuin’s 30th season. GALA 2024. Honoring Celia Fushille, Artistic Director. BLUE SHIELD OF CALIFORNIA THEATER at YBCA.Jace was next invited to join Atlanta Ballet II under the direction of John McFall where he danced numerous roles and learned from world renowned choreographers. Jace was then asked to join Oklahoma City Ballet by Robert Mills where he danced leading roles such as Jonathan Harker in Michael Pink’s Dracula and Benvolio in M ills’ Romeo and ...Lori Laqua brings 30+ years of experience to her role as Managing Director of Smuin Contemporary Ballet. Laqua oversaw the renovation of Smuin Center for Dance, the organization’s permanent home, which joined the rehearsal studios and administrative offices under one roof for the first time. Laqua previously served as … She spent two years with the Cincinnati Ballet Second Company, performing works by Victoria Morgan, George Balanchine, Ohad Naharin, and working with choreographers such as Garrett Smith, Nicolo Fonte, and Jennifer Archibald. Carey joined Smuin Contemporary Ballet in 2018 and has since performed works by Amy Seiwert, Michael Smuin, Annabelle ... Smuin Contemporary Ballet at a Glance. Number of dancers: 16. Length of contract: 40 weeks. AGMA signatory: No. Performances per season: 60–65. The …Michael is a professional lighting designer for dance, theatre, operas, and musicals. Since joining Smuin Ballet in 2004, he has designed the lighting for The Christmas Ballet, The Turntable, Be Here Now, If I Were a Sushi Roll, Tutto Ecceto il Lavandino, Oh, Inverted World, and Fly Me to the Moon, as well as many other Smuin productions.He also designs lighting for other …Smuin Contemporary Ballet presents innovative and accessible dance performances. Find season schedule, Artist biographies, patron benefits, and events.Marc LaPierre (he/him) teaches Intermediate ballet on Monday. Born and raised in Stratford CT, Marc is beginning his first season with Smuin Ballet. Having trained in both the Balanchine method and classically, Marc’s classes are dynamic. He plays with both the tempo and phrasing of movement. Dance for Marc is all about finding your own ...Benjamin is thrilled to join Smuin Ballet to help build awareness and outreach for Smuin Center for Dance. Having danced with Smuin in 2016, he is enthusiastic about his return to assist the company from behind the curtain. A San Francisco-based ballet teacher, creative producer and artist, Benjamin is pursuing his M.A. in Arts Administration at Goucher College. He looks …Learn about the life and legacy of Michael Smuin, the choreographer and artistic director who created Smuin Contemporary Ballet in 1994. Discover his diverse and influential works for ballet, Broadway, film, and more.Smuin Ballet pushes the boundaries of contemporary ballet within a distinctly American style to engage and inspire diverse audiences. We are committed to sharing our passion for dance through performance and outreach. Ruling year info. 1994. Managing Director Lori Laqua. Artistic Director Celia Fushille . Main address. 1830 17th Street . San Francisco, … After dancing with Birmingham Royal Ballet as a student, he performed with Slovak National Ballet and Sacramento Ballet before dancing with Smuin from 2015-2018. A San Francisco-based choreographer and a founding member of Capital Dance Project, Wheeler has created works for many organizations across the country including Sacramento Ballet ... Smuin Contemporary Ballet was founded in 1994 by Smuin, who started out as a principal dancer with the American Ballet Theatre and the San Francisco Ballet, where he was co-artistic director from 1973 through 1985. The late Michael Smuin choreographed for a variety of mediums, including the Dance …“Smuin al Fresco”: Smuin Contemporary Ballet. Noon, 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. Fridays, May 14, 21, 28, and June 6 at the Smuin Center for Dance, 1830 17th St., S.F. Programs also available to stream through May 30. $30 for the live performance; $25 to stream a single program or $75 for all four programs. …Gabrielle Collins is from West Hartford, Connecticut and began her pre-professional training at the Hartt School. In 2014, she was a New York City finalist at the Youth America Grand Prix and won the gold medal at the Connecticut Classic for both the senior female and pas de deux categories. From 2014-2017, she danced with Atlanta Ballet II and ...Dec 14, 2023 · Platinum - $99 - $119. Gold - $73 - $84. Silver - $59 - $69. Bronze - $36 - $44. MAX VAN DER STERRE, a San Francisco native, trained with Damara Bennett and Henry Berg, then The School of American Ballet before joining New York City Ballet in 2005. While dancing with NYCB, he performed works by Jerome Robbins, Christopher Wheeldon, and George Balanchine.Jo Ellen Arntz moved to San Francisco after receiving her BFA in dance from Creighton University (Omaha, Nebraska). She danced with San Francisco Ballet from 1981-1991 and has been teaching dance in the Bay Area since 1977, recently celebrating 20 years on faculty at Marin Dance Theater. She began at Smuin as Wardrobe Supervisor in 1996 and ...Watch videos of Smuin's performances, auditions, and behind-the-scenes features. Smuin is a San Francisco-based company that blends classical ballet and contemporary dance …Smuin at Lesher Center for the Arts. 1601 Civic Drive, Walnut Creek, CA, United States, 94596. Get directions. Get notified when we have tickets available. Set an alert. Get the best prices on tickets for Smuin's The Christmas Ballet - Walnut Creek on TodayTix. Find show times, venue information, and more.Fek news, Be fit gym, Ymca newark ohio, Rico baseball gloves, House of blues anaheim, Sonance, Us space and rocket center huntsville alabama, Hendrick honda easley, Mesa moving and storage, Jenny yoo, Family savings credit, Walk ons thibodaux, Gophers mens hockey, Eagles colorado hockey
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Smuin's "Dance Series 2" continues May 11-14 at Blue Shield of California Theater, Yerba Buena Center for the Arts, 700 Howard St., San Francisco; tickets are $25-$84. Call (415) 912-1899 ... Smuin Contemporary Ballet’s Young Professionals Council offers a unique opportunity to network with other emerging leaders in the Bay Area through exclusive events and experiences offered by one of the premier dance companies based in San Francisco. Members receive exclusive access to closed rehearsals, discounted performance admissions ... Often the skin care treatment method Notting Incline information normally emanates from a new facial rejuvenation corporation}. The individuals are more likely to imagine that these are the genuine and maybe they are more likely to trust in all their skin care natural skin care treatment method, even so the internet businesses are …As Artistic Director of Smuin Contemporary Ballet since 2007, Celia Fushille has been leading the artistic vision of the Company and increasing its reputation as San Francisco’s premier contemporary ballet company. A founding member of Smuin, during her 25-year performing career, Fushille appeared on stages in the U.S. …Smuin Center for Dance. 1830 17th St. San Francisco, California 94103. [email protected]. Dance online with the Artists of Smuin Ballet!Celia Fushille has served as Artistic Director of Smuin Contemporary Ballet since 2007. From 2008-2014 she also served as Executive Director of the company. A founding member of Smuin Ballet and its principal dancer for more than 12 years, Fushille worked closely with company founder Michael Smuin. In a performing …How subscribing supports Smuin Contemporary Ballet! When you subscribe to a season at Smuin, we know that you will be in the audience and that your seat will be filled! Performing arts organizations are cyclical in their workings, and each season we start again with an empty theater. Subscribers form the committed core of our audience who we can count on to be …Feb 18, 2024 · This class will zoom in on an aspect of ballet technique so students can really dive deep and feel stronger. 1:30-2:30 pm: REPERTOIRE. Instructor: Ben Warner. Learn excerpts from Smuin Ballet’s current repertoire! The event will take place at 5pm, Sunday, March 3, 2024. Smuin Contemporary Ballet will celebrate its 30th anniversary season with Smuin’s Annual Gala, hosted by co-chairs John Konstin and Lee D ...Smuin Contemporary Ballet celebrates its 30th anniversary season with a special added program, "Celebrating Michael Smuin," honoring its dynamic late founder. A consummate ballet choreograp... Smuin Ballet, San Francisco, California. 11,873 likes · 310 talking about this · 1,079 were here. Smuin Contemporary Ballet Celia Fushille | Artistic Director San Francisco Bay Area BRANDON ALEXANDER, originally from Houston, Texas, received his training with Lori Amare and Houston Ballet’s Ben Stevenson Academy. He has danced with the Joffrey Ballet of Chicago, Rochester City Ballet, Teater Vanemuine Ballet in Estonia, and Ballet Hagen in Germany. During his career he has danced works …Montana Ballet Company (MBC) is a nonprofit, 501c(3) arts organization governed by a Board of Directors and registered in the state of Montana. For 40 years, the Montana …The full 21-22 Season will includes videos of Dance Series 1-Love, Smuin, Dance Series 2-P.S. Forever Smuin and The Christmas Ballet. The Dance Series performances will be new recordings live on stage from this season while The Christmas Ballet will be an archived compilation from previous seasons. Each performance will include a live Q&A on Zoom with …Patron Services Manager. Aja Hruby De Coudreaux has spent most of her career in the arts, enjoying varied experience in theater, live events, and the entertainment industry. Aja’s experience includes many behind-the-scenes aspects of stage and screen, from costuming to prop-making to box office roles. She has pursued her …Since joining Smuin Ballet in 2004, he has designed the lighting for The Christmas Ballet, The Turntable, Be Here Now, If I Were a Sushi Roll, Tutto Ecceto il Lavandino, Oh, Inverted World, and Fly Me to the Moon, as well as many other Smuin productions. He also designs lighting for other performance companies …Lori Laqua brings 30+ years of experience to her role as Managing Director of Smuin Contemporary Ballet. Laqua oversaw the renovation of Smuin Center for Dance, the organization’s permanent home, which joined the rehearsal studios and administrative offices under one roof for the first time. Laqua previously served as …Smuin Center for Dance created Class for a Cause to raise funds to donate directly to nonprofit organizations that work to make active changes and provide services to our communities. Since the program’s inception we have raised almost $5,000 for local charities. Smuin Contemporary Ballet is committed to offering opportunities for dancers to do what they love while supporting …The event will take place at 5pm, Sunday, March 3, 2024. Smuin Contemporary Ballet will celebrate its 30th anniversary season with Smuin’s Annual Gala, hosted by co-chairs John Konstin and Lee D ...MENGJUN CHEN, a native of Wenzhou, China, trained at the Beijing Dance Academy and Joffrey Ballet Academy of Dance. After receiving his Bachelor of Fine Arts from Beijing Dance Academy, he joined Milwaukee Ballet where he performed major roles in Giselle, Swan Lake, Romeo & Juliet, The Nutcracker, Don Quixote, …The Smuin Ballet these days looks like two different companies. From one we get the work of Michael Smuin, who founded the troupe in 1994 and who died in 2007. From the other we get adventurous programing under the artistic direction of former Smuin dancer Celia Fushile. This is not a knock on Smuin. He …Streaming December 17 – 30. Let Smuin put you in the holiday spirit with The Christmas Ballet — which you can enjoy now from the comfort of home! This 90-minute stream is a compilation of highlights from Christmases past, including a special appearance by Celia Fushille as Santa Baby. From the sparkling …Nov 14, 2022 · Smuin Contemporary Ballet artists Terez Dean Orr (left) and Anthony Cannarella in rehearsal for “Peaceful Prayer,” a world premiere by choreographer Nicole Haskins (center) in “The Christmas Ballet,” touring the Bay Area Nov. 19-Dec. 24. After dancing with Birmingham Royal Ballet as a student, he performed with Slovak National Ballet and Sacramento Ballet before dancing with Smuin from 2015-2018. A San Francisco-based choreographer and a founding member of Capital Dance Project, Wheeler has created works for many organizations across the country … Celia Fushille has served as Artistic Director of Smuin Contemporary Ballet since 2007. From 2008-2014 she also served as Executive Director of the company. A founding member of Smuin Ballet and its principal dancer for more than 12 years, Fushille worked closely with company founder Michael Smuin. In 2019, Annabelle became the recipient of the Jacob’s Pillow Dance Award as well as the program director of the Jacob’s Pillow Contemporary Ballet Summer Course. This season Annabelle will create her 10th narrative ballet “ Coco Chanel, the life of a fashion icon ” for the Hong Kong Ballet. Photo by Julio Cesar Herrera.Smuin Contemporary Ballet presents innovative and accessible dance performances. Find season schedule, Artist biographies, patron benefits, and events. Smuin Center for Dance Frequently Asked Questions. All classes are taught by current Smuin Artists and by Smuin alumni. Registration. Registration for classes occurs through the WellnessLiving portal. To purchase and register classes one has to make a profile through WellnessLiving. It is helpful if the registrant’s name and Zoom screen name ... Smuin Ballet’s leading women ahead of the dance world’s curve. Smuin artists Ricardo Dyer and Terez Dean Orr rehearse with Amy Seiwert (right) for Seiwert’s “French Kiss.”. In 2012, when her small pickup company was preparing an evening of new risk-taking ballets by women, Amy Seiwert gave an interview to a male dance critic. Presented by Smuin Contemporary Ballet We are thrilled to announce the 2021/22 season and our return to live performances! Our 2021/22 season delivers astounding, accessible and breathtaking productions. From Amy Seiwert’s choreographic love letter, Dear Miss Cline to our most fiercely festive The Christmas Ballet ever . . . this season will ... Gabrielle Collins is from West Hartford, Connecticut and began her pre-professional training at the Hartt School. In 2014, she was a New York City finalist at the Youth America Grand Prix and won the gold medal at the Connecticut Classic for both the senior female and pas de deux categories. From 2014-2017, she danced with Atlanta Ballet II and ...Marc LaPierre. MARC LAPIERRE began his early training at Ballet Etudes in Norwalk CT under the direction of Nanette Vallas. While at Ballet Etudes he trained closely with Christina Fagundes. He then attended Ballet Academy East in New York City under the direction of Darla Hoover and at age 16, Marc furthered his training …Smuin Ballet’s leading women ahead of the dance world’s curve. Smuin artists Ricardo Dyer and Terez Dean Orr rehearse with Amy Seiwert (right) for Seiwert’s “French Kiss.”. In 2012, when her small pickup company was preparing an evening of new risk-taking ballets by women, Amy Seiwert gave an interview to a male dance critic.Osnel Delgado is Founder, Artistic Director, Dancer, and Choreographer of Malpaso Dance Company. He danced with Danza Contemporanea de Cuba from 2003 to 2011. In 2012 he founded Malpaso Dance Company with Fernando Sáez, and Daileidys Carrazana. Malpaso Dance Company has become one of the most …Smuin's "Dance Series 2" continues May 11-14 at Blue Shield of California Theater, Yerba Buena Center for the Arts, 700 Howard St., San Francisco; tickets are $25-$84. Call (415) 912-1899 ...Rating: 5 out of 5 Smuin Ballet was awesome by abcgo on 6/1/10 Flint Center - Cupertino. I loved how each dancer did a fantastic job. The german music was new to me. I enjoyed the light heartedness with humor in the first ballet presented.For all other inquiries. 415-556-5000 [email protected] gala was held Sunday, March 3 at The St. Regis in San Francisco. Arts, community, and civic leaders came together to celebrate Smuin Contemporary Ballet at …Smuin Contemporary Ballet: 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept 16. $25-$89. Lesher Center for the Arts, 1601 Civic Drive, Walnut Creek. • 7:30 p.m. Thursday-Friday, Sept. 21 …For those who like their ballet “lite” as they say in the beer commercials, Michael Smuin could always come up with yet another carefree work. Not that he was unwilling to do otherwise: the ...Opening night of Smuin Contemporary Ballet’s Dance Series 2: P.S. Forever Smuin, the final program of the company’s 28 th season, revealed a throughline in that latter category. Every piece on the quadruple bill was titled by a single word. In turn, it felt apropos to choose single words to capture the essence …Smuin dancers delight the audience with fancy footwork and high-flying antics from a whimsical ballet with office chairs, titled "Workin' Hard..." choreographed by fellow dancer Ben Needham-Wood at Smuin's Annual Gala on March 4, 2018 at The Galleria in San Francisco.The gala was held Sunday, March 3 at The St. Regis in San Francisco. Arts, community, and civic leaders came together to celebrate Smuin Contemporary Ballet at … Valerie Harmon (she/her) is from Lompoc, California, and danced with Smuin Ballet for three years before retiring from her performance career and completing her bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology from San Francisco State University. Valerie loves blending her education with her love of dance through ballet classes with a strong technical ... Smuin Center for Dance is located at 1830 17th St., San Francisco, CA 94103. Our building has been completely renovated to meet the needs of a dance company, including sprung floors, individually climate-controlled studios, and comprehensive audiovisual components. Rental of Smuin Center for Dance includes Studios A & …“Smuin al Fresco”: Smuin Contemporary Ballet. Noon, 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. Fridays, May 14, 21, 28, and June 6 at the Smuin Center for Dance, 1830 17th St., S.F. Programs also available to stream through May 30. $30 for the live performance; $25 to stream a single program or $75 for all four programs. …When the Smuin Ballet opened its spring season on April 26 in the Novellus Theater at the Yerba Buena Center for the Arts in San Francisco, it was almost exactly five years since founder Michael Smuin died after collapsing while teaching company class. The company, grief-stricken, bravely danced that spring season, but it was unclear if the small troupe would …Smuin Contemporary Ballet raced out ahead of Black Friday in kicking off the holiday dance season with its “Christmas Ballet” at the Lesher Center for the Arts in Walnut Creek. Debuting this year on Saturday, Nov. 18, with shows continuing right through Christmas Eve in Carmel, Mountain View and San …Smuin Contemporary Ballet raced out ahead of Black Friday in kicking off the holiday dance season with its “Christmas Ballet” at the Lesher Center for the Arts in Walnut Creek. Debuting this year on Saturday, Nov. 18, with shows continuing right through Christmas Eve in Carmel, Mountain View and San …March 3, 2024. Please join Gala Chairs Lee D. Baxter and Athena & John Konstin, along with Smuin’s Board of Trustees and the Friends of Smuin host committee, as we celebrate Smuin’s 30th season. GALA 2024. Honoring Celia Fushille, Artistic Director. BLUE SHIELD OF CALIFORNIA THEATER at YBCA.Now in it’s 30th season, Smuin Contemporary Ballet pushes the boundaries of contemporary ballet within a distinctly American style, combining classical ballet training, technique, and artistry with uncommon physicality and expression. Smuin offers audiences an experience of ballet that is entertaining, evocative, and original. She has danced with New Mexico Ballet, Connecticut Ballet, and San Diego Ballet. Her favorite past performances include Man in Black by James Kudelka and Indigo by Stanton Welch. Since joining Smuin in 2016, Barbour has performed works by Val Caniparoli, Annabelle Lopez Ochoa, Trey McIntyre, Helen Pickett, and Amy Seiwert. Marc LaPierre. MARC LAPIERRE began his early training at Ballet Etudes in Norwalk CT under the direction of Nanette Vallas. While at Ballet Etudes he trained closely with Christina Fagundes. He then attended Ballet Academy East in New York City under the direction of Darla Hoover and at age 16, Marc furthered his training …In 2005, she joined the State Street Ballet of Santa Barbara, dancing a wide range of contemporary and classical works. Dean Orr joined Smuin in 2008 and has been featured in works by Jiří Kylián, Trey McIntyre, Val Caniparoli, Helen Pickett, Amy Seiwert, Ma Cong, Adam Hougland, and Michael Smuin.Smuin’s Dance Series 2 will tour the Bay Area, beginning with shows in Walnut Creek (April 28-29). Smuin Contemporary Ballet's season finale is headlined by soaring works that highlight the ...Smuin Contemporary Ballet presents innovative and accessible dance performances. Find season schedule, Artist biographies, patron benefits, and events.Smuin Contemporary Ballet launched its new season Sept. 16 at the Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts with “Dance Series 1,” featuring the world …We thank all our generous sponsors for their support. Sponsored in part by SF Grants for the Arts, General Fund Portion of the San Francisco Hotel Tax Fund and National Endowment for the Arts.11:15- 12:45 pm. BALLET TECHNIQUE. Instructor: Ben Warner. Ballet class for the intermediate dancer, focusing on the intricasies of ballet technique. Ben's classes blend musculature, physics and humor as we learn more about our bodies in the pursuit of ballet perfection! 1:00-1:30 pm. TECHNIQUE TIPS.Smuin Contemporary Ballet raced out ahead of Black Friday in kicking off the holiday dance season with its “Christmas Ballet” at the Lesher Center for the Arts in Walnut Creek. Debuting this year on Saturday, Nov. 18, with shows continuing right through Christmas Eve in Carmel, Mountain View and San …2023/2024 Board of Trustees. Madeleine Boshart, President Trisha Mount, Vice President Karen D. Kadushin, Secretary Hal Louchheim, Treasurer. Bahar Aghighi, MDPerforming over 60 times a year, Smuin’s 16-dancer company tours four different programs to four venues in the Bay Area (San Francisco, Mountain View, Walnut Creek, and Carmel). More than 30,000 ...Nov 20, 2023 · Smuin Contemporary Ballet raced out ahead of Black Friday in kicking off the holiday dance season with its “Christmas Ballet” at the Lesher Center for the Arts in Walnut Creek. Debuting this year on Saturday, Nov. 18, with shows continuing right through Christmas Eve in Carmel, Mountain View and San Francisco, some might accuse the company ... 11:15- 12:45 pm. BALLET TECHNIQUE. Instructor: Ben Warner. Ballet class for the intermediate dancer, focusing on the intricasies of ballet technique. Ben's classes blend musculature, physics and humor as we learn more about our bodies in the pursuit of ballet perfection! 1:00-1:30 pm. TECHNIQUE TIPS.Smuin Contemporary Ballet is now accepting applications for the 2024-25... Join us and become a part of the vibrant San Francisco Bay Area dance scene! Smuin Ballet - Join us and become a part of the vibrant...Last night Michael Smuin's imagination ran very happily from Zorro to Frank Sinatra on the opening night of Smuin Contemporary Ballet's 30th anniversary production "Celebrating Michael Smuin." This specially added program celebrating the company's late founder features Zorro!, not performed since 2006, and Fly Me …Smuin Contemporary Ballet raced out ahead of Black Friday in kicking off the holiday dance season with its “Christmas Ballet” at the Lesher Center for the Arts in Walnut Creek. Debuting this year on Saturday, Nov. 18, with shows continuing right through Christmas Eve in Carmel, Mountain View and San …Michael Smuin’s ballets are currently in the repertories of major dance companies around the country. After founding Smuin Ballet in 1994, he created 40 new works for his company alone. His creations ranged from classical, as seen in his acclaimed September 11th tribute, Stabat Mater (2002), and Carmina Burana (1997), to the …Allan Ulrich is The San Francisco Chronicle ’s dance correspondent. Smuin Ballet: dances by Hougland, Pickett and Smuin, Through Sunday, May 17, Yerba Buena Center for the Arts Theater, 700 ...Smuin Ballet University of California, Davis Report this profile About Experienced Lighting Designer with a demonstrated history of working in the performing arts industry. Skilled in Contemporary ...Smuin Center for Dance created Class for a Cause to raise funds to donate directly to nonprofit organizations that work to make active changes and provide services to our communities. Since the program’s inception we have raised almost $5,000 for local charities. Smuin Contemporary Ballet is committed to offering opportunities for dancers to do what they love while supporting …. 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