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Anne Gelhaus on May 23, 2019
Smuin Contemporary Ballet celebrates its 25th anniversary season through Sunday with a program of works by founding choreographer Michael Smuin, designed to showcase his vision of “a lean and agile dance company.” Until his death in 2007, Smuin was also supportive of dancers who wanted to show the company some of their…
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Metro Staff on February 20, 2019
The Bay Area’s powerhouse dance company Smuin Ballet kicks off its 25th season with a performance of several new works by a variety of choreographers. This year’s Dance Series 01 includes a tribute to the late diva Etta James; founder Michael Smuin’s piece inspired by the iconic work of the sculptor Rodin,…
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André Jaquez on December 7, 2017
This annual Christmas ballet is bound to get any Scrooge into the holiday spirit. For 24 years, Michael Smuin’s company has merged the diverse vocabulary of classical ballet with contemporary American dance. This year, Smuin’s acclaimed choreographer-in-residence, Amy Seiwert, pairs a new piece with Joni Mitchell’s mournful Christmas tune, “River.” The first…
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