Smuin Contemporary Ballet

Smuin Ballet strives to bring the enjoyment of dance to new and established audiences by presenting works of uncompromising quality that extend and enrich the art form. Each year, the company performs more than seventy shows in four home cities across Northern California and reaches more than 35,000 people. The company has primarily performed the work of its late founder, Michael Smuin, who blended the diverse vocabularies of ballet and contemporary and popular dance, creating an easy entry point for new audiences. Strong artistic and executive leadership is ensuring that the company continues to expand its repertoire beyond the founder’s work while maintaining his choreography in all programs.