Smuin Modern Ballet returns November 22 – December 28 in The Christmas Ballet, its signature showcase of classical and up to date dances set to festive tunes. Michael Smuin’s delightfully adaptable toast to the vacations options new works this yr by first-time visitor choreographers Julia Adam and Myles Thatcher, a soloist at San Francisco Ballet, in addition to Smuin Inventive Director Amy Seiwert.
Along with beloved classics by Smuin’s founder, this system consists of fan favorites by Val Caniparoli, Nicole Haskins, Ben Needham-Wooden and Rex Wheeler. Santa Child shall be there too, sauntering throughout the stage and alluring all to affix in celebrating all the things magical in regards to the season.
The Christmas Ballet opens on the Lesher Heart for the Arts in Walnut Creek, November 22 – 23; adopted by two reveals on the Sundown Heart in Carmel-by-the Sea, December 5 – 6; 5 reveals on the Mountain View Heart for the Performing Arts, December 11 – 14; and, lastly, ten reveals on the Blue Protect of California Theater at YBCA in San Francisco, December 18 – 28.
“Michael Smuin’s unique imaginative and prescient is alive and effectively, adapting superbly over time,” stated Seiwert. “Greater than a dozen visitor choreographers have added contributions all through the years. New commissions maintain the ballet recent, whereas beloved favorites evoke nostalgia. The previous and future coexist on this celebration of the season.”
Smuin’s creative workers will supply a pre-show speak at 1:15 p.m. earlier than every Saturday matinee all through the run. The corporate’s accessibility choices embody an ASL-interpreted efficiency on Friday, December 19 and a efficiency with audio description at 2 p.m. on Sunday, December 21. Single tickets vary from $25 to $120. For reservations go to smuinballet.org.
