Smuin: 2024-25 Season | Carla Befera & Company

SMUIN ANNOUNCES 2024/25 SEASON
FEATURING WORLD PREMIERES BY JENNIFER ARCHIBALD AND
AMY SEIWERT, THE BAY AREA PREMIERE OF MATTHEW NEENAN’S
THE LAST GLASS, WORKS BY TREY MCINTYRE AND MORE

Performances September 13, 2024, to June 8, 2025
in San Francisco, Walnut Creek, Mountain View, and Carmel

DANCE SERIES 1 | THE CHRISTMAS BALLET | CHOREOGRAPHY SHOWCASE | DANCE SERIES 2

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2024/25 SEASON

Smuin's 2024/25 season will feature world premieres by Jennifer Archibald and Amy Seiwert, company premieres by Matthew Neenan and Trey McIntyre, and more. <strong>Pictured:</strong> Smuin artist Maggie Carey — Smuin's 2024/25 season will feature world premieres by Jennifer Archibald and Amy Seiwert, company premieres by Matthew Neenan and Trey McIntyre, and more. Pictured: Smuin artist Maggie Carey
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Smuin's 2024/25 season will feature world premieres by Jennifer Archibald and Amy Seiwert, company premieres by Matthew Neenan and Trey McIntyre, and more. <strong>Pictured:</strong> Smuin artist Yuri Rogers — Smuin's 2024/25 season will feature world premieres by Jennifer Archibald and Amy Seiwert, company premieres by Matthew Neenan and Trey McIntyre, and more. Pictured: Smuin artist Yuri Rogers
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Smuin's 2024/25 season will feature world premieres by Jennifer Archibald and Amy Seiwert, company premieres by Matthew Neenan and Trey McIntyre, and more. <strong>Pictured:</strong> Smuin artist Maggie Carey — Smuin's 2024/25 season will feature world premieres by Jennifer Archibald and Amy Seiwert, company premieres by Matthew Neenan and Trey McIntyre, and more. Pictured: Smuin artist Maggie Carey
Photo credit: Chris Hardy

DANCE SERIES 1

The Smuin company in the world premiere of Jennifer Archibald's "ByCHANCE," unveiled in Smuin's "Dance Series 1" touring the Bay Area now through October 20, 2024. — The Smuin company in the world premiere of Jennifer Archibald's "ByCHANCE," unveiled in Smuin's "Dance Series 1" touring the Bay Area now through October 20, 2024.
Photo credit: Chris Hardy

Smuin artists (l-r) Cassidy Isaacson and Ricardo Dyer in the company premiere of Matthew Neenan's "The Last Glass," featured in Smuin's "Dance Series 1" touring the Bay Area now through October 20, 2024. — Smuin artists (l-r) Cassidy Isaacson and Ricardo Dyer in the company premiere of Matthew Neenan's "The Last Glass," featured in Smuin's "Dance Series 1" touring the Bay Area now through October 20, 2024.
Photo credit: Chris Hardy

Smuin artist Tess Lane with the men of the company in Amy Seiwert's "Renaissance," featured in Smuin's "Dance Series 1" touring the Bay Area now through October 20, 2024. — Smuin artist Tess Lane with the men of the company in Amy Seiwert's "Renaissance," featured in Smuin's "Dance Series 1" touring the Bay Area now through October 20, 2024.
Photo credit: Chris Hardy

Smuin artist Cassidy Isaacson in the world premiere of Jennifer Archibald's "ByCHANCE," unveiled in Smuin's "Dance Series 1" touring the Bay Area now through October 20, 2024. — Smuin artist Cassidy Isaacson in the world premiere of Jennifer Archibald's "ByCHANCE," unveiled in Smuin's "Dance Series 1" touring the Bay Area now through October 20, 2024.
Photo credit: Chris Hardy

Smuin artists Shania Rasmussen and Jacopo Calvo in the world premiere of Jennifer Archibald's "ByCHANCE," unveiled in Smuin's "Dance Series 1" touring the Bay Area now through October 20, 2024. — Smuin artists Shania Rasmussen and Jacopo Calvo in the world premiere of Jennifer Archibald's "ByCHANCE," unveiled in Smuin's "Dance Series 1" touring the Bay Area now through October 20, 2024.
Photo credit: Chris Hardy

Smuin artist Gabrielle Collins, lifted by Ricardo Dyer, soars above the company in Matthew Neenan's "The Last Glass," featured in Smuin's "Dance Series 1" touring the Bay Area now through October 20, 2024. — Smuin artist Gabrielle Collins, lifted by Ricardo Dyer, soars above the company in Matthew Neenan's "The Last Glass," featured in Smuin's "Dance Series 1" touring the Bay Area now through October 20, 2024.
Photo credit: Chris Hardy

Smuin artist Tess Lane (top) with the men of the company in Amy Seiwert's "Renaissance," featured in Smuin's "Dance Series 1" touring the Bay Area now through October 20, 2024. — Smuin artist Tess Lane (top) with the men of the company in Amy Seiwert's "Renaissance," featured in Smuin's "Dance Series 1" touring the Bay Area now through October 20, 2024.
Photo credit: Chris Hardy

Smuin artists Cassidy Isaacson and Ricardo Dyer in the company premiere of Matthew Neenan's "The Last Glass," featured in Smuin's "Dance Series 1" touring the Bay Area now through October 20, 2024. — Smuin artists Cassidy Isaacson and Ricardo Dyer in the company premiere of Matthew Neenan's "The Last Glass," featured in Smuin's "Dance Series 1" touring the Bay Area now through October 20, 2024.
Photo credit: Chris Hardy

Smuin artist Cassidy Isaacson in the world premiere of Jennifer Archibald's "ByCHANCE," unveiled in Smuin's "Dance Series 1" touring the Bay Area now through October 20, 2024. — Smuin artist Cassidy Isaacson in the world premiere of Jennifer Archibald's "ByCHANCE," unveiled in Smuin's "Dance Series 1" touring the Bay Area now through October 20, 2024.
Photo credit: Chris Hardy

Amy Seiwert's "Renaissance" is featured in Smuin's "Dance Series 1," touring the Bay Area now through October 20, 2024. <strong>Pictured:</strong> The Smuin company in "Renaissance," performed in 2024 at the Joyce Theater in NYC. — Amy Seiwert's "Renaissance" is featured in Smuin's "Dance Series 1," touring the Bay Area now through October 20, 2024. Pictured: The Smuin company in "Renaissance," performed in 2024 at the Joyce Theater in NYC.
Photo credit: Chris Hardy

Smuin artists (l-r) Jacopo Calvo and Cassidy Isaacson in the world premiere of Jennifer Archibald's "ByCHANCE," unveiled in Smuin's "Dance Series 1" touring the Bay Area now through October 20, 2024. — Smuin artists (l-r) Jacopo Calvo and Cassidy Isaacson in the world premiere of Jennifer Archibald's "ByCHANCE," unveiled in Smuin's "Dance Series 1" touring the Bay Area now through October 20, 2024.
Photo credit: Chris Hardy

Smuin artist Julia Grundzik (front) and the company in Matthew Neenan's "The Last Glass," featured in Smuin's "Dance Series 1" touring the Bay Area now through October 20, 2024. — Smuin artist Julia Grundzik (front) and the company in Matthew Neenan's "The Last Glass," featured in Smuin's "Dance Series 1" touring the Bay Area now through October 20, 2024.
Photo credit: Chris Hardy

Amy Seiwert's "Renaissance" is featured in Smuin's "Dance Series 1," touring the Bay Area now through October 20, 2024. <strong>Pictured:</strong> The Smuin Company in a 2019 performance of "Renaissance." — Amy Seiwert's "Renaissance" is featured in Smuin's "Dance Series 1," touring the Bay Area now through October 20, 2024. Pictured: The Smuin Company in a 2019 performance of "Renaissance."
Photo credit: Chris Hardy

Smuin artists Cassidy Isaacson (front) and Jacopo Calvo (back) in the world premiere of Jennifer Archibald's "ByCHANCE," unveiled in Smuin's "Dance Series 1" touring the Bay Area now through October 20, 2024. — Smuin artists Cassidy Isaacson (front) and Jacopo Calvo (back) in the world premiere of Jennifer Archibald's "ByCHANCE," unveiled in Smuin's "Dance Series 1" touring the Bay Area now through October 20, 2024.
Photo credit: Chris Hardy

Smuin artists (l-r) Terez Dean Orr and Ricardo Dyer in Amy Seiwert's "Renaissance," featured in Smuin's "Dance Series 1" touring the Bay Area now through October 20, 2024. — Smuin artists (l-r) Terez Dean Orr and Ricardo Dyer in Amy Seiwert's "Renaissance," featured in Smuin's "Dance Series 1" touring the Bay Area now through October 20, 2024.
Photo credit: Chris Hardy

Amy Seiwert's "Renaissance" is featured in Smuin's "Dance Series 1," touring the Bay Area now through October 20, 2024. <strong>Pictured:</strong> Smuin artist Ian Buchanan (top) and the company in "Renaissance," performed in 2024 at the Joyce Theater in NYC. — Amy Seiwert's "Renaissance" is featured in Smuin's "Dance Series 1," touring the Bay Area now through October 20, 2024. Pictured: Smuin artist Ian Buchanan (top) and the company in "Renaissance," performed in 2024 at the Joyce Theater in NYC.
Photo credit: Chris Hardy

Amy Seiwert's "Renaissance" is featured in Smuin's "Dance Series 1," touring the Bay Area now through October 20, 2024. <strong>Pictured:</strong> Smuin artist Tess Lane (top) and the company in "Renaissance," performed in 2024 at the Joyce Theater in NYC. — Amy Seiwert's "Renaissance" is featured in Smuin's "Dance Series 1," touring the Bay Area now through October 20, 2024. Pictured: Smuin artist Tess Lane (top) and the company in "Renaissance," performed in 2024 at the Joyce Theater in NYC.
Photo credit: Chris Hardy

Amy Seiwert's "Renaissance" is featured in Smuin's "Dance Series 1," touring the Bay Area now through October 20, 2024. <strong>Pictured:</strong> Smuin artist Terez Dean Orr (center) and the women of the company in "Renaissance," performed in 2024 at the Joyce Theater in NYC. — Amy Seiwert's "Renaissance" is featured in Smuin's "Dance Series 1," touring the Bay Area now through October 20, 2024. Pictured: Smuin artist Terez Dean Orr (center) and the women of the company in "Renaissance," performed in 2024 at the Joyce Theater in NYC.
Photo credit: Chris Hardy

Amy Seiwert's "Renaissance" is featured in Smuin's "Dance Series 1," touring the Bay Area now through October 20, 2024. <strong>Pictured:</strong> Smuin artists Ben Needham-Wood and Terez Dean Orr in a 2019 performance of "Renaissance." — Amy Seiwert's "Renaissance" is featured in Smuin's "Dance Series 1," touring the Bay Area now through October 20, 2024. Pictured: Smuin artists Ben Needham-Wood and Terez Dean Orr in a 2019 performance of "Renaissance."
Photo credit: Chris Hardy

THE CHRISTMAS BALLET

Smuin artist Cassidy Isaacson slinks across stage with "the world's longest feather boa" in Michael Smuin's "Santa Baby," part of Smuin's "The Christmas Ballet" performing around the Bay Area now through December 24, 2024. — Smuin artist Cassidy Isaacson slinks across stage with "the world's longest feather boa" in Michael Smuin's "Santa Baby," part of Smuin's "The Christmas Ballet" performing around the Bay Area now through December 24, 2024.
Photo credit: Maximillian Tortoriello Photography

Smuin artists (l-r) Julia Gundzik, Dominic Barrett, and Maggie Carey in the world premiere of Artistic Director Amy Seiwert's "Dona Nobis Pacem," part of Smuin's "The Christmas Ballet" performing around the Bay Area now through December 24, 2024. — Smuin artists (l-r) Julia Gundzik, Dominic Barrett, and Maggie Carey in the world premiere of Artistic Director Amy Seiwert's "Dona Nobis Pacem," part of Smuin's "The Christmas Ballet" performing around the Bay Area now through December 24, 2024.
Photo credit: Maximillian Tortoriello Photography

The Smuin Company in Artistic Director Amy Seiwert's "The Twelve Days of Christmas," part of Smuin's "The Christmas Ballet" performing around the Bay Area now through December 24, 2024. — The Smuin Company in Artistic Director Amy Seiwert's "The Twelve Days of Christmas," part of Smuin's "The Christmas Ballet" performing around the Bay Area now through December 24, 2024.
Photo credit: Maximillian Tortoriello Photography

Smuin artist Cassidy Isaacson delights in gifts from a bevy of admirers in Michael Smuin's "Santa Baby," part of Smuin's "The Christmas Ballet" performing around the Bay Area now through December 24, 2024. — Smuin artist Cassidy Isaacson delights in gifts from a bevy of admirers in Michael Smuin's "Santa Baby," part of Smuin's "The Christmas Ballet" performing around the Bay Area now through December 24, 2024.
Photo credit: Maximillian Tortoriello Photography

Smuin artists (l-r) Shania Rasmussen, Maggie Carey, and Julia Gundzik hula as Dominic Barrett and Gabrielle Collins ride a wave in Michael Smuin's "Christmas Island," part of Smuin's "The Christmas Ballet" performing around the Bay Area now through December 24, 2024. — Smuin artists (l-r) Shania Rasmussen, Maggie Carey, and Julia Gundzik hula as Dominic Barrett and Gabrielle Collins ride a wave in Michael Smuin's "Christmas Island," part of Smuin's "The Christmas Ballet" performing around the Bay Area now through December 24, 2024.
Photo credit: Maximillian Tortoriello Photography

Smuin artist Brennan Wall in the world premiere of Rex Wheeler's "Someday Soon," part of Smuin's "The Christmas Ballet" performing around the Bay Area now through December 24, 2024. — Smuin artist Brennan Wall in the world premiere of Rex Wheeler's "Someday Soon," part of Smuin's "The Christmas Ballet" performing around the Bay Area now through December 24, 2024.
Photo credit: Maximillian Tortoriello Photography

Smuin artists (l-r) Julia Gundzik, Maggie Carey, and Dominic Barrett in the world premiere of Artistic Director Amy Seiwert's "Dona Nobis Pacem," part of Smuin's "The Christmas Ballet" performing around the Bay Area now through December 24, 2024. — Smuin artists (l-r) Julia Gundzik, Maggie Carey, and Dominic Barrett in the world premiere of Artistic Director Amy Seiwert's "Dona Nobis Pacem," part of Smuin's "The Christmas Ballet" performing around the Bay Area now through December 24, 2024.
Photo credit: Maximillian Tortoriello Photography

Smuin artist Maggie Carey in Smuin's "The Christmas Ballet," performing around the Bay Area now through December 24, 2024. — Smuin artist Maggie Carey in Smuin's "The Christmas Ballet," performing around the Bay Area now through December 24, 2024.
Photo credit: Maximillian Tortoriello Photography

The Smuin Company in the world premiere of Artistic Director Amy Seiwert's "Dona Nobis Pacem," part of Smuin's "The Christmas Ballet" performing around the Bay Area now through December 24, 2024. — The Smuin Company in the world premiere of Artistic Director Amy Seiwert's "Dona Nobis Pacem," part of Smuin's "The Christmas Ballet" performing around the Bay Area now through December 24, 2024.
Photo credit: Maximillian Tortoriello Photography

Smuin artist AL Abraham in the world premiere of Brennan Wall's "Last Christmas," part of Smuin's "The Christmas Ballet" performing around the Bay Area now through December 24, 2024. — Smuin artist AL Abraham in the world premiere of Brennan Wall's "Last Christmas," part of Smuin's "The Christmas Ballet" performing around the Bay Area now through December 24, 2024.
Photo credit: Maximillian Tortoriello Photography

Lady Camden from
"RuPaul’s Drag Race" returns to host Smuin’s LGBTQ+ Night performance of "The Christmas Ballet" and afterparty on Friday, December 20, 2024. — Lady Camden from "RuPaul’s Drag Race" returns to host Smuin’s LGBTQ+ Night performance of "The Christmas Ballet" and afterparty on Friday, December 20, 2024.
Photo credit: Maximillian Tortoriello

CHOREOGRAPHY SHOWCASE

Smuin's Choreography Showcase continues the company’s tradition of fostering outstanding new choreographic voices from within the company. <strong>Pictured:</strong> Smuin artists Tess Lane and Ricardo Dyer — Smuin's Choreography Showcase continues the company’s tradition of fostering outstanding new choreographic voices from within the company. Pictured: Smuin artists Tess Lane and Ricardo Dyer
Photo credit: Chris Hardy

Smuin's Choreography Showcase continues the company’s tradition of fostering outstanding new choreographic voices from within the company. <strong>Pictured:</strong> Erin Yarbrough-Powell and Rex Wheeler with the Company in Nicole Haskin's "Merely Players," created in a past showcase. — Smuin's Choreography Showcase continues the company’s tradition of fostering outstanding new choreographic voices from within the company. Pictured: Erin Yarbrough-Powell and Rex Wheeler with the Company in Nicole Haskin's "Merely Players," created in a past showcase.
Photo credit: Chris Hardy

DANCE SERIES 2

Michael Smuin's "Eternal Idol" will be featured in Smuin's "Dance Series 2" during its 2024-25 season. Pictured: Smuin artists Erica Felsch and Peter Kurta in a 2018 performance of "Eternal Idol." — Michael Smuin's "Eternal Idol" will be featured in Smuin's "Dance Series 2" during its 2024-25 season. Pictured: Smuin artists Erica Felsch and Peter Kurta in a 2018 performance of "Eternal Idol."
Photo credit: Keith Sutter

Rex Wheeler's "Sinfonietta" will be featured in Smuin's "Dance Series 2" during its 2024-25 season. Pictured: Smuin artists Tess Lane and Mattia Pallozzi in a 2018 performance of "Sinfonietta." — Rex Wheeler's "Sinfonietta" will be featured in Smuin's "Dance Series 2" during its 2024-25 season. Pictured: Smuin artists Tess Lane and Mattia Pallozzi in a 2018 performance of "Sinfonietta."
Photo credit: Keith Sutter

Michael Smuin's "Eternal Idol" will be featured in Smuin's "Dance Series 2" during its 2024-25 season. Pictured: Smuin artists Erica Felsch and Peter Kurta in a 2018 performance of "Eternal Idol." — Michael Smuin's "Eternal Idol" will be featured in Smuin's "Dance Series 2" during its 2024-25 season. Pictured: Smuin artists Erica Felsch and Peter Kurta in a 2018 performance of "Eternal Idol."
Photo credit: Keith Sutter

Rex Wheeler's "Sinfonietta" will be featured in Smuin's "Dance Series 2" during its 2024-25 season. Pictured: Smuin artists (l-r) Ben Needham-Wood, Maggie Carey, Tess Lane, and Ian Buchanan in a 2018 performance of "Sinfonietta." — Rex Wheeler's "Sinfonietta" will be featured in Smuin's "Dance Series 2" during its 2024-25 season. Pictured: Smuin artists (l-r) Ben Needham-Wood, Maggie Carey, Tess Lane, and Ian Buchanan in a 2018 performance of "Sinfonietta."
Photo credit: Keith Sutter

Michael Smuin's "Eternal Idol" will be featured in Smuin's "Dance Series 2" during its 2024-25 season. Pictured: Smuin artists Erica Felsch and Peter Kurta in a 2018 performance of "Eternal Idol." — Michael Smuin's "Eternal Idol" will be featured in Smuin's "Dance Series 2" during its 2024-25 season. Pictured: Smuin artists Erica Felsch and Peter Kurta in a 2018 performance of "Eternal Idol."
Photo credit: Keith Sutter

Rex Wheeler's "Sinfonietta" will be featured in Smuin's "Dance Series 2" during its 2024-25 season. Pictured: Smuin artists Ian Buchanan and Maggie Carey in a 2018 performance of "Sinfonietta." — Rex Wheeler's "Sinfonietta" will be featured in Smuin's "Dance Series 2" during its 2024-25 season. Pictured: Smuin artists Ian Buchanan and Maggie Carey in a 2018 performance of "Sinfonietta."
Photo credit: Keith Sutter

Michael Smuin's "Eternal Idol" will be featured in Smuin's "Dance Series 2" during its 2024-25 season. Pictured: Smuin artists Erica Felsch and Peter Kurta in a 2018 performance of "Eternal Idol." — Michael Smuin's "Eternal Idol" will be featured in Smuin's "Dance Series 2" during its 2024-25 season. Pictured: Smuin artists Erica Felsch and Peter Kurta in a 2018 performance of "Eternal Idol."
Photo credit: Keith Sutter

Rex Wheeler's "Sinfonietta" will be featured in Smuin's "Dance Series 2" during its 2024-25 season. Pictured: Smuin artist Tess Lane leaps in the air with the Company in a 2018 performance of "Sinfonietta." — Rex Wheeler's "Sinfonietta" will be featured in Smuin's "Dance Series 2" during its 2024-25 season. Pictured: Smuin artist Tess Lane leaps in the air with the Company in a 2018 performance of "Sinfonietta."
Photo credit: Keith Sutter