Smuin Contemporary Ballet thrives on diverse views and dance styles to create art that is original, evocative, and entertaining. By creating a platform for artists to flourish, we foster innovation. By embracing bold ideals and ideas, we unleash the limitless power of dance.
Debuting in San Francisco in 1994, Smuin immediately established itself as one of the Bay Area’s most eagerly watched performing arts companies of international acclaim, performing to sold-out houses on U.S. and European tours. Michael Smuin’s singular philosophy to create pieces which merge the diverse vocabularies of classical ballet and contemporary dance has served as the Company’s touchstone since its inception.
From 2007-2024, Artistic Director Emerita Celia Fushille envisioned sustaining and increasing the Company’s reputation for presenting compelling and innovative repertoire. The Company continues to showcase Michael Smuin’s work while enriching its impressive repertoire with contemporary choreographic voices, commissioning world premieres, and collaborating with inventive choreographers worldwide. Former Choreographer in Residence and Artistic Associate Amy Seiwert took the helm as Artistic Director with the start of Smuin’s 24/25 season.
Smuin is one of Northern California’s leading nonprofit dance companies, cementing its place at the forefront of the Bay Area arts scene.
