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Never Standing Still

Curated collaboratively by Incoming Artistic Director Amy Seiwert with Artistic Director Emerita Celia Fushille, our 24/25 Season honors the past with a masterpiece from our founder, Michael Smuin, while embracing the future. We continue to innovate with Company and world premieres from Trey McIntyre, Jennifer Archibald, and Matthew Neenan. Remarkable storytellers, these choreographic visionaries inspire by continually pushing the boundaries of what contemporary ballet can be.

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Dance Series 1

September 13 - October 20

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Smuin's The Christmas Ballet

November 23 - December 24

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Choreography Showcase

February 14-23

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Dance Series 2

April 25 - June 8

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⭐️ We are still overjoyed after our incredible

⭐️ We are still overjoyed after our incredible tour to @thejoycetheater last week. Thank you to all of our audiences who traveled near and far to show their support of the arts and our organization! We are so grateful for the opportunity to share what these artists can do, coast to coast!

Our company artists return to the studio on August 5th for the start of Smuin Contemporary Ballet’s 31st season. Season ticket subscriptions available today — link in bio!

Company Artists featured in:
- Tutto Eccetto il Lavandino (everything but the kitchen sink) choreographed by Val Caniparoli (Images 1,4,7)
- Renaissance choreographed by Amy Seiwert (Images 2,5,8)
- Tupelo Tornado, choreographed by Annabelle Lopez Ochoa (Images 3,6,9)

Photos by @chrishardyphotos

⭐️We honor 30 years of Celia Fushille’s dedi

⭐️We honor 30 years of Celia Fushille’s dedication, love and passion for Smuin’s Contemporary Ballet. Thank you for everything that you have done to shake things up and pay homage to our roots. This organization would not be where it is today without your guidance and commitment! Cheers to you, Celia — we love you! #smuinballet

🎥 Video by @marginalgapgirl
📸 Cover photo by Chris Hardy.

Wow! What an incredible week of performances, our

Wow! What an incredible week of performances, our hearts are so full. ❤️ Thank you to the fantastic audiences that came and supported us this week at @thejoycetheater. We are so grateful for you!

To the staff and crew at The Joyce Theater, we are honored to have performed in your home — thank you for all of your hard work and for being so welcoming.

Congratulations to everyone who was involved in making this coast to coast tour a possibility, we are so grateful. #smuinballet

It’s a 2-show day at @thejoycetheater! We are ab

It’s a 2-show day at @thejoycetheater! We are absolutely blown away by this city and the support that we have received from our audiences!

Join us at The Joyce Theater, now until July 14 as we continue to share this energetic and exciting triple bill with our New York City audiences!

Company Artists in Renaissance, choreographed by incoming Artistic Director Amy Seiwert.
📸 Photos by Chris Hardy
🪡 Costume Design by Kaori Higashiyama
💡 Lighting & Scenic Design by Brian Jones

“The best dance by far on Smuin Contemporary Bal

“The best dance by far on Smuin Contemporary Ballet’s program at the Joyce is by Amy Seiwert, who is about to be the company’s director. Throughout the work, Seiwert’s choreography both rides the soaring arcs of the voices and registers the quick, unusual rhythms.” - @nytimes

Join us at @thejoycetheater, now until July 14 as we continue to share this energetic and exciting triple bill with our New York City audiences!

Company Artists in Renaissance, choreographed by incoming Artistic Director Amy Seiwert.
📸 Photos by Chris Hardy
🪡 Costume Design by Kaori Higashiyama
💡 Lighting & Scenic Design by Brian Jones

Opening night at @thejoycetheater with a standing

Opening night at @thejoycetheater with a standing ovation — what a thrill! Join us all week in New York City as we continue sharing our art coast to coast. Tickets available today, link in bio!

🎥 Company Artists of Smuin Contemporary Ballet bowing after Tupelo Tornado, choreographed by Annabelle Lopez Ochoa.

We’re counting down the days until the curtain o

We’re counting down the days until the curtain opens at @thejoycetheater! Join us July 9-14 as Smuin Contemporary Ballet returns to New York City for the first time since 2012, performing works by Val Caniparoli, Amy Seiwert, and Annabelle Lopez Ochoa. Tickets on sale today, link in bio!

🎥 Company Artists on stage before the curtain opens on Tupelo Tornado, choreographed by Annabelle Lopez Ochoa.

Falling into our final week of rehearsals before w

Falling into our final week of rehearsals before we head off to New York City! Join us as we return to @thejoycetheater for the first time since 2012! Performances run July 9-14 — get your tickets today 🎟️ link in bio

Company Artist Tess Lane in Renaissance, choreographed by Amy Seiwert.
📸 Photos by @chrishardyphotos
🎶 Music by @kitkavocalensemble
🪡 Costumes by @bykk.9120

We are two weeks away from our opening night at @t

We are two weeks away from our opening night at @thejoycetheater, and we can’t wait to share this program with our audiences in New York City. Don’t miss out on our 8 performance run, tickets are on sale today — link in bio.

Company Artists Terez Dean Orr and Ben Needham-Wood in Renaissance, choreographed by Amy Seiwert.
🎶 Music by @kitkavocalensemble
🪡 Costumes by @bykk.9120

Join us for our 24/25 season, Never Standing Still

Join us for our 24/25 season, Never Standing Still. We continue to innovate with Company and world premieres from Trey McIntyre, Jennifer Archibald, and Matthew Neenan. Remarkable storytellers, these choreographic visionaries inspire by continually pushing the boundaries of what contemporary ballet can be.

🎟️ Become a ticket subscriber today and secure your seats for next season, link in bio.

📸 Photo of Company Artist Maggie Carey, by Chris Hardy

We love having @valcaniparoli in the studio rehear

We love having @valcaniparoli in the studio rehearsing with our dancers. Tutto Eccetto il Lavandino (everything but the kitchen sink) takes the stage at @thejoycetheater next month, see you there! #smuinballet

Did you Know: All 3 of the works that will be pres

Did you Know: All 3 of the works that will be presented at The Joyce Theater this summer were commissioned during milestone anniversary seasons for Smuin Contemporary Ballet. We are thrilled to premiere all of these pieces in New York this summer!

• Tutto Eccetto il Lavandino (everything but the kitchen sink) by @valcaniparoli — for Smuin’s 20th anniversary season in 2014
• Renaissance by @aseiwert — for Smuin’s 25th anniversary season in 2018
• Tupelo Tornado by @annabellelopezochoa — for Smuin’s 30th anniversary season in 2024

See you this summer at The Joyce Theater! Tickets on sale today, link in bio

As we celebrate #Juneteenth, we also honor the exc

As we celebrate #Juneteenth, we also honor the excellence of Black artists and their incalculable contributions to American culture as we know it today.

Company Artists Brandon Alexander and Dominic Barrett in Tupelo Tornado, choreographed by Annabelle Lopez Ochoa. Featuring music by Public Enemy, mixed by Jake Rodriguez. #smuinballet

Our artists return to the studio this week to begi

Our artists return to the studio this week to begin rehearsals for our performances at @thejoycetheater!

Smuin Contemporary Ballet will be returning to The Joyce Theater in New York City for the first time since 2012! Join us July 9-14 as we bring a mixed bill to this iconic stage!

This program includes Val Caniparoli’s “Tutto Eccetto il Lavandino,” Annabelle Lopez Ochoa’s “Tupelo Tornado,” and Amy Seiwert’s “Renaissance.” We are honored to return to the Joyce Theater once again — see you this summer! #smuinballet

Reserve your tickets today, link in bio!

Join us for our 24/25 season, Never Standing Still

Join us for our 24/25 season, Never Standing Still. We continue to innovate with Company and world premieres from Trey McIntyre, Jennifer Archibald, and Matthew Neenan. Remarkable storytellers, these choreographic visionaries inspire by continually pushing the boundaries of what contemporary ballet can be.

🎟️ Become a ticket subscriber today and secure your seats for next season, link in bio.

📸 Photo of Company Artist Tessa Barbour, by Chris Hardy

🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️At Smuin Ballet, we

🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️At Smuin Ballet, we support our LGBTQ+ community this month, next month, every month, and always. We stand proudly alongside our LGBTQ+ community in offering a safe space of support, love, and creativity. Happy Pride! #PRIDE #smuinballet #pridemonth #sfpride

📸 Photos by Chris Hardy

Looking back on our 23/24 season! Thank you to the

Looking back on our 23/24 season! Thank you to the patrons, donors, and foundations that made our 30th anniversary season possible. We could not have done it without you.

Season subscriptions are available now for our 24/25 season, we hope to see you in the theater! #smuinballet

Join us in wishing a happy birthday to the one and

Join us in wishing a happy birthday to the one and only Amy London! 🎉 Amy is the best Rehearsal Director we could ask for, and one of the reasons why our artists look so beautiful on stage. We can’t imagine Smuin Contemporary Ballet without Amy’s guidance and care in the studio. Cheers to you, Amy!

📸 Photo of Amy London in the studio, by Chris Hardy.

🥂Congratulations to the Smuin Contemporary Ball

🥂Congratulations to the Smuin Contemporary Ballet team on a fabulous 30th anniversary season! With nearly 60 performances this season, we thank each and every person who bought a ticket and joined us in the theater! We can’t do what we do without you!

Our 30th anniversary season officially ends this July at The Joyce Theater in New York City! See you there! (Photos by Chris Hardy)

🥂Congratulations to the Smuin Ballet team on a

🥂Congratulations to the Smuin Ballet team on a fabulous run of Dance Series 2! Thank you to all who supported us and our art this year as we celebrated our 30th anniversary season! See you this summer in New York! #smuinballet

📸 Smuin Ballet Company Artists backstage before the final performance of Dance Series 2.

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