For 25 years, we’ve presented groundbreaking performances and an experience of dance that is entertaining, evocative, and original. This season, we are delighted to revisit several beloved Michael Smuin favorites and look to the future with a dynamic world premiere from Amy Seiwert, and works created by dancers in the company.
2018/19 Season
• Michael Smuin’s Eternal Idol, his seminal 1969 work inspired by the Auguste Rodin sculpture
• Michael Smuin’s final ballet, the exuberant Schubert Scherzo
• Original works by Company dancers Nicole Haskins, Ben Needham-Wood, and Rex Wheeler
• Trey McIntyre’s Blue Until June, a thrilling, emotional tribute to Etta James
• The Best of Smuin: a stunning tour of Michael Smuin’s greatest creations from Dancin’ with Gershwin to Frankie & Johnny
• WORLD PREMIERE: Renowned Bay Area choreographer Amy Seiwert creates an inventive new work
• It’s not the holidays in the Bay Area without the wildly popular tradition, The Christmas Ballet, offering new and unexpected additions
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San Francisco
Dance Series 01 takes place at:
Palace of Fine Arts
3301 Lyon Street, San Francisco
The Christmas Ballet and Dance Series 02 take place at:
Yerba Buena Center for the Arts
700 Howard Street, San Francisco
San Francisco Thursdays
Dance Series 01:
October 4, 2018 • 7:30PM†
The Christmas Ballet:
December 13, 2018 • 7:30PM
Dance Series 02:
May 2, 2019 • 7:30PM†
†Pre-Show talk at 6:45PM. Artistic Director Celia Fushille offers a behind-the-scenes discussion on the program.
San Francisco Fridays
Dance Series 01:
September 28, 2018 • 7:30PM*
The Christmas Ballet:
December 14, 2018 • 7:30PM
Dance Series 02:
April 26, 2019 • 7:30PM*
*Meet and Greet. Immediately following the program, audiences have the chance to meet and mingle with the Smuin dancers in the lobby.
San Francisco Saturday Matinees
Dance Series 01:
September 29, 2018 • 2:00PM
The Christmas Ballet:
December 15, 2018 • 2:00PM
Dance Series 02:
April 27, 2019 • 2:00PM
San Francisco Saturday Evenings
Dance Series 01:
October 6, 2018 • 7:30PM
The Christmas Ballet:
December 15, 2018 • 7:30PM
Dance Series 02:
April 27, 2019 • 7:30PM
San Francisco Sundays
Dance Series 01:
September 30, 2018 • 2:00PM
The Christmas Ballet:
December 16, 2018 • 2:00PM
Dance Series 02:
April 28, 2019 • 2:00PM
South Bay
Mountain View Center for the Arts
500 Castro Street, Mountain View
Mountain View Thursdays
The Christmas Ballet:
December 6, 2018 • 7:30PM
Dance Series 01:
February 21, 2019 • 7:30PM†
Dance Series 02:
May 23, 2019 • 7:30PM†
†Pre-Show talk at 7:00PM. Artistic Director Celia Fushille offers a behind-the-scenes discussion on the program.
Mountain View Fridays
The Christmas Ballet:
December 7, 2018 • 7:30PM
Dance Series 01:
February 22, 2019 • 7:30PM*
Dance Series 02:
May 24, 2019 • 7:30PM*
*Meet and Greet. Immediately following the program, audiences are invited to meet and mingle with the Smuin dancers in the lobby.
Mountain View Saturday Matinees
The Christmas Ballet:
December 8, 2018 • 2:00PM
Dance Series 01:
February 23, 2018 • 2:00PM
Dance Series 02:
May 25, 2019 • 2:00PM
Mountain View Saturday Evenings
The Christmas Ballet:
December 8, 2018 • 7:30PM
Dance Series 01:
February 23, 2019 • 7:30PM
Dance Series 02:
May 25, 2019 • 7:30PM
Mountain View Sundays
The Christmas Ballet:
December 9, 2018 • 2:00PM
Dance Series 01:
February 24, 2019 • 2:00PM
Dance Series 02:
May 26, 2019 • 2:00PM
East Bay
Lesher Center for the Arts
1601 Civic Drive, Walnut Creek
Walnut Creek Fridays
Dance Series 01:
September 21, 2018 • 7:30PM*
The Christmas Ballet:
November 16, 2018 • 7:30PM
Dance Series 02:
May 17, 2019 • 7:30PM*
*Meet and Greet. Immediately following the program, audiences have the chance to meet and mingle with the Smuin dancers in the lobby.
Walnut Creek Saturdays
Dance Series 01:
September 22, 2018 • 2:00PM
The Christmas Ballet:
November 17, 2018 • 2:00PM
Dance Series 02:
May 18, 2019 • 2:00PM†
†Pre-Show talk at 1:15PM. Artistic Director Celia Fushille offers a behind-the-scenes discussion on the program.
Monterey Peninsula
Sunset Center
San Carlos Street at 9th Avenue, Carmel-by-the-Sea
Carmel Fridays
The Christmas Ballet:
November 30, 2018 • 7:30PM
Dance Series 01:
February 1, 2019 • 7:30PM*
Dance Series 02:
May 31, 2018 • 7:30PM*
*Meet and Greet. Immediately following the program, audiences have the chance to meet and mingle with the Smuin dancers in the lobby.
Carmel Saturdays
The Christmas Ballet:
December 1, 2018 • 2:00PM
Dance Series 01:
February 2, 2019• 2:00PM
Dance Series 02:
June 1, 2019 • 2:00PM†
†Pre-Show talk at 1:15PM. Artistic Director Celia Fushille offers a behind-the-scenes discussion on the program.