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 …Cowell Theater. Fort Mason Center. 2 Marina Blvd. San Francisco CA 94123. Buy Tickets For Events in this Venue Directions.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 …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 …(Chris Hardy/Smuin Contemporary Ballet) Drawing on the same roster of works as the Cal Shakes program, the performances take place Friday afternoons at noon, and 2 and 4 p.m. May 14 through May 28.Smuin Ballet Spring Season: Yerba Buena Center for the Arts. Program 3, 8 tonight; through Thursday. Includes “The Blue Angel,” “Fly Me to the Moon” and the world premiere of “Symphony ...Streaming through June 30, 2024. Break Fake Rules is a short documentary film featuring Smuin Contemporary Ballet. The film looks at how Smuin has not only pushed the boundaries of how “ballet” is defined, but also has fostered female choreographic talent within the Company. This film is a wonderful introduction to Smuin, and includes some ... 2023/2024 Board of Trustees. Madeleine Boshart, President Trisha Mount, Vice President Karen D. Kadushin, Secretary Hal Louchheim, Treasurer. Bahar Aghighi, MD Tessa Barbour leaps in Smuin Ballet’s “The Christmas Ballet,” which is expected to return this year. Photo: Chris Hardy “We came to realize we need a ramp-up year,” said Fushille, noting the company will put on about 50 shows instead of its usual 70. “It’s still a considerable schedule. We’re working in concert with our venues to navigate the changing …Enjoy a festive show that blends ballet and Broadway at Smuin's annual holiday extravaganza. The Christmas Ballet runs from November 18 to December 24 in …Ms. Fushille has been the Artistic Director of Smuin Contemporary Ballet since Michael Smuin died unexpectedly in 2007. His eponymous company, founded in 1994 under the name Smuin Ballets/SF then Smuin Ballet, aimed to create a truly American company, infused “with the rhythm, speed, and …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! Ballet class for the intermediate or advanced dancer, focusing on musicality, expressive footwork, and expressing individuality through movement. 1:00-1:30 pm: TECHNIQUE TIPS. Instructor: Terez Dean Orr. 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: REPERTOIRESmuin 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 ...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 …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 …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, … 2023/2024 Board of Trustees. Madeleine Boshart, President Trisha Mount, Vice President Karen D. Kadushin, Secretary Hal Louchheim, Treasurer. Bahar Aghighi, MD 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 …The Christmas Ballet Presented by Smuin Contemporary Ballet. Date: 11/18/2023 - 11/19/2023 ; Location: Lesher Center for the Arts 1601 Civic Drive Walnut Creek, California 94596; Introduction: Smuin’s annual holiday extravaganza is back! Add to my Calendar. Outlook/iCalendar Google Calendar Yahoo …Dec 15, 2023 · 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 ... 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 …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 …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. Amy Seiwert enjoyed a nineteen-year performing career dancing with Smuin, Los Angeles Chamber, and Sacramento Ballets. As a dancer with Smuin, she became involved with the “Protégé Program,” where Michael Smuin was her mentor. She retired as a dancer from Smuin in 2008. That same year, Celia Fushille named her Choreographer in Residence ... 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 …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 $75Smuin 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 ...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 …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 …Smuin Contemporary Ballet’s LGBTQ+ Night: Performance by special guest Lady Camden, the drag queen alter ego of former Smuin artist Rex Wheeler, who plans to host the evening as well as step into the heels of “Santa Baby.” 7:30 p.m. Dec. 21. $25-$99, with a portion of the proceeds from the night’s … 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 ... 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 …Smuin Center for Dance offers more than 15 classes a week in a variety of dance and fitness styles both online and in person. All of our classes are taught by professional dancers who are current or former Smuin Ballet Artists! We offer numerous weekly classes, class series, and workshops in a variety of dance and …Yuri Rogers. YURI ROGERS began his training with the Academy of Ballet San Francisco under the direction of Richard Gibson and Zory Karah. He then had the opportunity to continue his training and perform with the Joffrey Ballet of Chicago, the Grand Rapids Ballet, and BalletMet in Columbus, Ohio. Rogers has performed …Smuin Contemporary Ballet presents innovative and accessible dance performances. Find season schedule, Artist biographies, patron benefits, and events.Ballet Retreats! Treat yourself to a day of ballet! These workshops let students dig deeper into their technical exploration, making for rapid progression! ... will dive into certain ballet elements, like turning! To finish the day off, students will get to learn some of Smuin Contemporary Ballet’s current repertoire in an hour long class. Treat yourself to some ballet and join us for a Ballet …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. 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 ...Smuin Ballet, founded in 1994, faced this problem even before founder Michael Smuin died three years ago. A Smuin-only diet wasn't enough to sustain and artistically develop the company despite ...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.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. Tess Lane. Tess Lane (she/her) teaches Morning Yoga on Fridays and Saturday morning Beginning Ballet. Tess is originally from Redondo Beach and is in her fourth season dancing for Smuin Ballet. She completed her 200-Hour Yoga Teacher Training in summer of 2021 and is currently working on her next level of certification. 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 ... 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 ...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 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.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 …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’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 …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 ...For subscriptions ($90-$215) or more information, the public may call (415) 912-1899 or visit www.smuinballet.org. Single tickets go on sale in August. Smuin's 22/23 season, unveiled by Artistic ... 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 ... 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 …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 … The Smuin company in Rex Wheeler’s Take Five | Credit: Chris Hardy. And speaking of horsepower, the ballet launches with a recorded Brubeck anecdote of life out West, where he grew up cowboying with his brothers, taking rides and jazz inspiration from the horses who clipped and clopped in ever-changing rhythms — and here Brubeck clapped samples. 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 …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 ...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 …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 … Tess Lane. Tess Lane (she/her) teaches Morning Yoga on Fridays and Saturday morning Beginning Ballet. Tess is originally from Redondo Beach and is in her fourth season dancing for Smuin Ballet. She completed her 200-Hour Yoga Teacher Training in summer of 2021 and is currently working on her next level of certification. 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 ...Yuri Rogers. YURI ROGERS began his training with the Academy of Ballet San Francisco under the direction of Richard Gibson and Zory Karah. He then had the opportunity to continue his training and perform with the Joffrey Ballet of Chicago, the Grand Rapids Ballet, and BalletMet in Columbus, Ohio. Rogers has performed …Smuin looks back: 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 ...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 …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 ...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 ...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 ...Smuin Contemporary Ballet announces its first live, in-theatre performances in nearly two years with the welcome return of The Christmas Ballet, a longtime Bay Area favorite heralding the holidays.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 …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.This season, 11 Smuin artists …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 expands the boundaries of ballet with a contemporary style influenced by the company's late founder, Tony Award-winner Michael Smuin.The company returns to The Joyce with the New York premiere of Val Caniparoli’s Tutto Eccetto il Lavandino (2014), “an exacting neoclassical ballet that shows off the company's chops” (San Francisco …Tickets are $30 per person, to celebrate Smuin Contemporary Ballet’s 30th Anniversary! Party is open to all ages, minors must be accompanied by an adult and all must present identification at the door. Afterparty Tickets. Project Open Hand, founded in 1985 to feed people with HIV/AIDS. Project Open Hand …Yuri Rogers. YURI ROGERS began his training with the Academy of Ballet San Francisco under the direction of Richard Gibson and Zory Karah. He then had the opportunity to continue his training and perform with the Joffrey Ballet of Chicago, the Grand Rapids Ballet, and BalletMet in Columbus, Ohio. Rogers has performed …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 …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 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 …Apr 29, 2023 · Three cheers for Susan Roemer, a San Francisco-based designer and former Smuin dancer who’s making some of the most flattering dance costumes in the country these days, having just dressed another hit, Myles Thatcher’s “Colorforms,” at San Francisco Ballet. For Seiwert’s new “French Kiss,” she outfitted the 12-member ensemble in a ... The Smuin Ballet company constantly pushes the conventions of ballet and choreography to futuristic places. The troupe adheres to the philosophy that "ballet should be a living dance form that can continue to engage and delight modern audiences." This is thoroughly demonstrated by the contemporary ballets they …Streaming through June 30, 2024. Break Fake Rules is a short documentary film featuring Smuin Contemporary Ballet. The film looks at how Smuin has not only pushed the boundaries of how “ballet” is defined, but also has fostered female choreographic talent within the Company. This film is a wonderful introduction to Smuin, and includes some ...Sep 16, 2022 · This list acknowledges contributions made between July 1, 2021 – July 31, 2022. We’ve made every effort to ensure that our donor list is accurate. Please contact Alicia Tos, Director of Development, at 415-556-5000 x100 or [email protected] with corrections. Your continued support keeps us dancing! 2023/2024 Board of Trustees. Madeleine Boshart, President Trisha Mount, Vice President Karen D. Kadushin, Secretary Hal Louchheim, Treasurer. Bahar Aghighi, MD 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 ...There's an issue and the page could not be loaded. Reload page. 9,649 Followers, 2,873 Following, 1,903 Posts - See Instagram photos and videos from Smuin Contemporary Ballet (@smuinballet)(Chris Hardy/Smuin Contemporary Ballet) Drawing on the same roster of works as the Cal Shakes program, the performances take place Friday afternoons at noon, and 2 and 4 p.m. May 14 through May 28.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 foundation. Her stretch and …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 …Shoe encore, Oradell animal hospital paramus nj, Food city dayton tn, Oregon track club, Cannon toyota, Watercourse way palo alto, Melba's new orleans, Turtle rescue near me, Pics on gold, Griefshare groups, Northeastern bookstore, Highlander mountain house, Secretary of state of california, Arizona state bar association
The Christmas Ballet Presented by Smuin Contemporary Ballet. Date: 11/18/2023 - 11/19/2023 ; Location: Lesher Center for the Arts 1601 Civic Drive Walnut Creek, California 94596; Introduction: Smuin’s annual holiday extravaganza is back! Add to my Calendar. Outlook/iCalendar Google Calendar Yahoo …. Legacy farm
libanais restaurantMuchas de las últimas producciones del Teatro Colón y el Teatro San Martín están disponibles online para disfrutar sin moverse del hogar. Óperas, conciertos y ballet: a …485 views, 9 likes, 4 loves, 0 comments, 2 shares, Facebook Watch Videos from Smuin Ballet: Offstage/Onscreen is now available for on-demand viewing! Re-visit these works created by Smuin's Company...Smuin Contemporary Ballet’s “The Christmas Ballet,” a holiday season favorite, always comes with a medley of dances to please just about everyone — but this year, the ballet offers even ...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 …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 …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 ...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.A showy show raised the curtain — imagine, a real curtain — on Smuin Contemporary Ballet’s return to live life, launching its Dance Series 1 in Mountain View last weekend and promising a full season to come. This program plays the next two weekends at the Cowell Theater in San Francisco — where Smuin, at age …Smuin Center for Dance offers more than 15 classes a week in a variety of dance and fitness styles both online and in person. All of our classes are taught by professional dancers who are current or former Smuin Ballet Artists! We offer numerous weekly classes, class series, and workshops in a variety of dance and …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 ... 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]. 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 ... San Francisco, California, US. Occupation (s) Choreographer, dancer. Years active. 1970s-2007. Spouse. Paula Tracy (1961–2000) Michael Smuin (October 13, 1938 – April 23, 2007) was an American ballet dancer, choreographer and theatre director. He was co-founder and director of his own dance company, the Smuin Ballet in …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 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. … 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 passion for costuming ... 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.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, private events, and networking … 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 ... 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 ... 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]. 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 ...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 ...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 … 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 ... Ballet Retreats! Treat yourself to a day of ballet! These workshops let students dig deeper into their technical exploration, making for rapid progression! ... will dive into certain ballet elements, like turning! To finish the day off, students will get to learn some of Smuin Contemporary Ballet’s current repertoire in an hour long class. Treat yourself to some ballet and join us for a Ballet …Celia Fushille, artistic director of San Francisco’s Smuin Contemporary Ballet, is stepping down next year at the conclusion of the company’s 30th season to hand her job to nationally acclaimed choreographer Amy Seiwert, the company announced on Tuesday, July 25.. The news comes more than three months after …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 … 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 career spanning 25 years ... 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 ...With Amy Seiwert stepping into the role of Associate Artistic Director with Smuin Ballet this fall, Amy, our staff, and the ASI Board of Directors have decided that SKETCH 13 will be our last SKETCH. Read more. Questions? Check our FAQ page. Read Smuin’s Announcement about Seiwert’s appointment. Will Imagery still …Seiwert will be joining Smuin Contemporary Ballet as Associate Artistic Director for the 23/24 Season. Ethan Stiefel is an internationally recognized Instructor, Coach, Director and Choreographer. Stiefel became American Repertory Ballet’s Artistic Director in July, 2021. In 1989, Stiefel began his professional dance career at age 16 with the New York City Ballet … 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 passion for costuming ... 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 foundation. Her stretch and …Cowell Theater. Fort Mason Center. 2 Marina Blvd. San Francisco CA 94123. Buy Tickets For Events in this Venue Directions.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 ... 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 …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. …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. 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 innovative ... 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 …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 …A primary element of all this fabulousness is sartorial. Three cheers for Susan Roemer, a San Francisco-based designer and former Smuin dancer who’s making some of the most flattering dance costumes in the country these days, having just dressed another hit, Myles Thatcher’s “Colorforms,” at San Francisco Ballet.For Seiwert’s new “French Kiss,” she …About Smuin's The Christmas Ballet - Carmel. 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 are $30 per person, to celebrate Smuin Contemporary Ballet’s 30th Anniversary! Party is open to all ages, minors must be accompanied by an adult and all must present identification at the door. Afterparty Tickets. Project Open Hand, founded in 1985 to feed people with HIV/AIDS. Project Open Hand …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 ...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 …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 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 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 a performing …Tess is originally from Redondo Beach and is in her fourth season dancing for Smuin Ballet. She completed her 200-Hour Yoga Teacher Training in summer of 2021 and is currently working on her next level of certification. Both her yoga and ballet classes aim to explore movement with a balanced and anatomical approach, while having …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 foundation. Her stretch and …Brennan Wall (she/her) teaches Ballet Fundamentals on Mondays, Beginning/intermediate Jazz on Wednesdays, as well as a bi-weekly Theatrical Jazz class on Thursdays. She is originally from Cape Cod, Massachusetts and is currently dancing her third season with Smuin Ballet. Brennan draws from the wide range … 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. Dance Videos. Smuin Contemporary Ballet Dance Series 1 – Love, Smuin premiered this past weekend, including a performance of You Are Here by Gina Patterson. Check out our behind-the-scenes video of rehearsals with narration and insights from the choreographer. Get tickets today and join us in the theater …Mar 3, 2024 · 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. THE CHRISTMAS BALLET When Runs from Thursday December 14 2023 to Sunday December 24 2023 Approximate running time: 2 hours Venue Blue Shield of California Theater at YBCA 700 Howard Street San Francisco CA 94103 Event Notes × Platinum - $99 - $119. Gold - $73 - $84. Silver - $59 - $69. Bronze - …Streaming through June 30, 2024. Break Fake Rules is a short documentary film featuring Smuin Contemporary Ballet. The film looks at how Smuin has not only pushed the boundaries of how “ballet” is defined, but also has fostered female choreographic talent within the Company. This film is a wonderful introduction to Smuin, and includes some ...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. 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 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.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. 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 passion for costuming ... 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 …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’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, private events, and networking …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 Area 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 Sep 16, 2022 · This list acknowledges contributions made between July 1, 2021 – July 31, 2022. We’ve made every effort to ensure that our donor list is accurate. Please contact Alicia Tos, Director of Development, at 415-556-5000 x100 or [email protected] with corrections. Your continued support keeps us dancing! 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 ...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 at a Glance. Number of dancers: 16. Length of contract: 40 weeks. AGMA signatory: No. Performances per season: 60–65. The … 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 ... 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 …Coral Bell comes to Smuin with over 7 years of experience in fundraising and database management. Prior to Smuin, she has worked for missions including early childhood education, transitional housing, the arts, and membership organizations. Coral holds a BA in Sociology with a concentration in Social Diversity from the …For all other inquiries. 415-556-5000 [email protected]'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 .... Dogs in ohio, Ben schwartz, Lynn university florida, Today com shop, Bricktown comedy club tulsa, Bike casino, Rooms to go pompano, Nellis auctin, Sonny landreth, The stone store, Suny maritime, Launch leominster, Tms eyecare, Dripolator, The globe pub, The oasis wynwood, Walmart ormond, Gpw health center.