Smuin Contemporary Ballet is San Francisco's premier contemporary ballet company, founded in 1994 by Tony and Emmy Award-winning choreographer Michael Smuin. The company produces contemporary ballet performances and offers dance classes through its Center for Dance, taught by current artists and alumni.
Smuin Contemporary Ballet is a contemporary ballet company based in San Francisco, California. Founded in 1994 by Tony and Emmy Award-winning choreographer Michael Smuin, the company maintains his artistic legacy while continuing to develop new work. Michael Smuin previously performed with San Francisco Ballet, American Ballet Theatre, and on Broadway before establishing the company.
Since 2007, the company has been led by Artistic Director Celia Fushille, a founding member who performed with Smuin for 25 years. Under her direction, the company has commissioned over 20 premieres and introduced work by 15 choreographers new to Smuin audiences. The company presents seasonal performances including its Dance Series productions and The Christmas Ballet, an annual holiday tradition that began in 1995 and features choreography by Michael Smuin alongside new works.
Smuin also operates the Center for Dance, which offers classes in ballet, jazz, tap, contemporary, heels, yoga, and pilates. Classes are taught by current company dancers and alumni, with both in-person and online options available. The company is located at 1830 17th Street in San Francisco.
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Smuin Contemporary Ballet is a contemporary ballet company founded in 1994 that maintains the legacy of founder Michael Smuin, a Tony and Emmy Award-winning choreographer who previously performed with San Francisco Ballet, American Ballet Theatre, and on Broadway. The company is led by Artistic Director Celia Fushille, a founding member who has served in this role since 2007. Under her leadership, the company has commissioned more than 20 premieres and added the work of 15 choreographers new to the Smuin audience. The organization produces contemporary ballet performances and repertory works, and operates the Center for Dance, which offers classes in multiple dance styles taught by current Smuin artists and alumni.
The organization is located at 1830 17th St., San Francisco, CA 94103. Classes and activities take place at the Smuin Center for Dance.
The organization offers contemporary ballet performances and repertory works through its professional company. The Center for Dance provides classes in ballet, jazz, tap, contemporary, heels, yoga, and pilates, with both in-person and online options available. Classes are taught by current Smuin artists and Smuin alumni.
The Center for Dance classes are available to individuals interested in taking dance classes. Performance audiences can attend the company’s productions. The available information does not specify enrollment restrictions or eligibility requirements for class participants.
Classes are taught by current Smuin artists and Smuin alumni. The available information does not provide details about specific teaching methods or curriculum followed.
The company presents seasonal and program-based performances, including Dance Series productions and The Christmas Ballet, which has become a holiday tradition. The repertoire includes works by Michael Smuin and commissioned pieces by various choreographers, featuring ballets such as Sinfonietta, The Eternal Idol, Wild Sweet Love, Dream, Swipe, French Kiss, and Sextette.
For tickets, call 415-912-1899 or email boxoffice@smuinballet.org. For general inquiries, call 415-556-5000 or email info@smuinballet.org. The organization is located at 1830 17th St., San Francisco, CA 94103.