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Smuin Ballet Performances

Our 2020/21 season looks a little different and Smuin Contemporary Ballet will continue to offer virtual and in-person performances until we can return again to the regional stages that we all love. We have saved you the best seats in the house. Get your tickets for new performances online and join us!

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Smuin’s Virtual Gala

May 26, 2021 @ 5:30 pm

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Grill & Gala

May 23, 2021

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Smuin’s Choreography Showcase

April 4 – May 31

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Meet the Artist Interview Series

April 2 – May 31

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Smuin Center for Dance

We offer online classes in ballet, pointe, contemporary, character, hip-hop, Broadway jazz, tap, and fitness. We can't wait to see you. Let's dance.

🩰Ever thought of trying a ballet class? Here’

🩰Ever thought of trying a ballet class? Here’s a great place to start, from the comfort of your own home! Company Artist Brennan Wall will introduce the foundations of ballet posture, positions, and basic steps. Each class will be recorded, giving every participant access to practice throughout the week until the next class meeting! ✨Ballet FUNdamentals is a fun and low-stress way to gain an appreciation for the basics of ballet training or to prepare to join our Beginning Ballet! ⭐️Join us for this 4-week class series beginning Monday, April 12! Link to sign up in bio! (Company Artist Brennan Wall, photo by Maggie Carey) #smuinballet

🎥Smuin’s Choreography Showcase is now On Dema

🎥Smuin’s Choreography Showcase is now On Demand! This year’s Showcase featured 15 new works choreographed entirely by our Company Artists for their fellow dancers. Also on the program are 8 revivals of previous pieces, including works by Company Alumni Nicole Haskins, Ben Needham-Wood, and Rex Wheeler. With 23 works in total, there’s a little bit of something for everyone! Tune in anytime — now until May 31st — for endless opportunities to see your favorite Smuin Artists bring creations by their peers to life! Link to tickets in bio! #smuinballet 🎶 Take the ‘A’ Train by Duke Ellington

✨Join us this Friday for an introduction to Trad

✨Join us this Friday for an introduction to Traditional Chinese Cultural Dance with Company Artists Mengjun Chen and Tess Lane. Explore and gain an appreciation for this beautiful art form steeped in history! No experience is necessary, just wear comfortable clothing and find yourself some clear space to move in. Here at Smuin Ballet, we believe that the arts can transcend languages and cultures, while bringing communities together and healing divisions.

All proceeds from this Class for a Cause will go toward the @asianpacificfund, a community foundation based here in San Francisco. Become and ally through art and sign up today, link in bio! #smuinballet

👠Strut and Swirl! Don your heels or just bring

👠Strut and Swirl! Don your heels or just bring your attitude for an hour of sassy dance fun combining elements of jazz, ballroom, salsa, and contemporary dance—you can put on the Ritz at home with Company Artist Cassidy Isaacson! 👠This Friday class is the best way to strut into your weekend feeling fabulous! With this 4-week class package, you will receive access to a video recording of each class to practice until the next meeting. ✨Sign up for our Heels workshop beginning next Friday, April 9th! Link in bio! #smuinballet

🌸Do you want to tap into something new this spr

🌸Do you want to tap into something new this spring? Ever thought about channeling your inner Ginger Rogers or Fred Astaire? Here’s your chance! Join Company Artist Tessa Barbour in our new Beginning Tap Workshop! Spread throughout 4 classes you’ll learn rhythms and tap basics full of fun and style! You’ll also receive access to a video of each class to practice until the next meeting! Join us every Monday evening in April! No tap shoes necessary — just bring your enthusiasm! Link to classes in bio, sign up today! #smuinballet

Allies through Art 💕 Join us on April 9th for a

Allies through Art 💕 Join us on April 9th for an intro to Traditional Chinese Cultural Dance with Company Artists Mengjun Chen and Tess Lane! Link in bio. No experience necessary. All proceeds from this Class for a Cause will go toward the @asianpacificfund 💕. Thank you @funsizetessia for choosing the organization! And thank you to our Ballet Master Amy London for championing Class for a Cause @london.kato #smuinballet #asianpacificfund⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 📸 credits: Mengjun Chen taken by Chris Hardy @chrishardyphotos

Cuteness overload in case your Tuesday needs a boo

Cuteness overload in case your Tuesday needs a boost. Did you know that we’re huge animal lovers here at Smuin?? Here are a few of our better halves. Do you see similarities between the pairs? #smuinballet ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀📸 credits in order of appearance: Tessa Barbour and Donner by Chris Hardy @chrishardyphotos ; Ricardo Dyer and Rey (*pronounced “Ray”*); Max van der Sterre and Otis; Lori Laqua and Franklin by Sasha Martin; Sasha Martin and Lucas; Deb Glazer’s Buddy; Amy London, Figaro, and Kozy; KT Graham and 👑 Sparkles; and last but not least, Millie, Sasha’s bunny. 😍 @tessa_barbour @ricardodyer @madmaxie @xoxosmartin @debglazer @london.kato #nationalpuppyday

In the past year, there have been almost 4,000 rep

In the past year, there have been almost 4,000 reported incidents of hate crimes against the AAPI community. But, it’s not just hate. It’s racism. We stand by those so deeply impacted and we mourn the losses, including the 8 victims of the Atlanta shootings. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Please help us in supporting advocacy and activist groups dedicated to stopping this violence, like @advancingjustice_aajc and @stopaapihate . Please comment similar organizations you are supporting below.

A sneak peek of things to come.... Stay tuned! 💕⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀First piece: “Underwaterfall,” featuring Brandon Alexander and choreographed by Cassidy Isaacson. Second piece: “Chemistry,” featuring Terez Dean Orr and John Speed Orr and also choreographed by Cassidy Isaacson. @cassidy_isaacson @brandonalexander86 @tdeanboom @speedorr | Video by Cassidy Isaacson and photos by our Artistic Director herself, Celia Fushille! @quinta62

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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.

Foulke Correa

Beverly M. Folger Foundation

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