Smuin: 2023-24 Season | Carla Befera & Company

SMUIN CELEBRATES 30 YEARS
WITH HISTORIC 2023/24 SEASON
FEATURING WORLD PREMIERES BY DARRELL GRAND MOULTRIE, ANNABELLE LOPEZ OCHOA, AND REX WHEELER; TRIBUTE TO MICHAEL SMUIN; WORKS BY JAMES KUDELKA, VAL CANIPAROLI, AND MORE

Performances run September 15, 2023 to May 31, 2024
in San Francisco, Walnut Creek, Mountain View, and Carmel

DANCE SERIES 1 | THE CHRISTMAS BALLET | CELEBRATING MICHAEL SMUIN | DANCE SERIES 2

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DANCE SERIES 1

Smuin artist Cassidy Isaacson in the world premiere of Darrell Grand Moultrie's "Salsa 'til Dawn," part of Smuin's "Dance Series 1" touring the Bay Area now through October 7, 2023. — Smuin artist Cassidy Isaacson in the world premiere of Darrell Grand Moultrie's "Salsa 'til Dawn," part of Smuin's "Dance Series 1" touring the Bay Area now through October 7, 2023.
Credit: Chris Hardy

The Smuin Company in the world premiere of Darrell Grand Moultrie's "Salsa 'til Dawn," part of Smuin's "Dance Series 1" touring the Bay Area now through October 7, 2023. — The Smuin Company in the world premiere of Darrell Grand Moultrie's "Salsa 'til Dawn," part of Smuin's "Dance Series 1" touring the Bay Area now through October 7, 2023.
Credit: Chris Hardy

Smuin artist Marc LaPierre in the world premiere of Darrell Grand Moultrie's "Salsa 'til Dawn," part of Smuin's "Dance Series 1" touring the Bay Area now through October 7, 2023. — Smuin artist Marc LaPierre in the world premiere of Darrell Grand Moultrie's "Salsa 'til Dawn," part of Smuin's "Dance Series 1" touring the Bay Area now through October 7, 2023.
Credit: Chris Hardy

Smuin artists (l-r) Brandon Alexander, Ian Buchanan, Terez Dean Orr, and João Sampaio gallop through the air in James Kudelka's Johnny Cash tribute ballet, "The Man in Black," part of Smuin's "Dance Series 1" touring the Bay Area now through October 7, 2023. — Smuin artists (l-r) Brandon Alexander, Ian Buchanan, Terez Dean Orr, and João Sampaio gallop through the air in James Kudelka's Johnny Cash tribute ballet, "The Man in Black," part of Smuin's "Dance Series 1" touring the Bay Area now through October 7, 2023.
Credit: Chris Hardy

Acclaimed composer Charles Fox performs "City Lights'' live on opening night, as Smuin artist Tessa Barbour dances in the world premiere of Darrell Grand Moultrie's "Salsa 'til Dawn." — Acclaimed composer Charles Fox performs "City Lights'' live on opening night, as Smuin artist Tessa Barbour dances in the world premiere of Darrell Grand Moultrie's "Salsa 'til Dawn."
Credit: Chris Hardy

Smuin artists Gabrielle Collins and Mengjun Chen in Val Caniparoli's "Tutto Eccetto Il Lavandino," part of Smuin's "Dance Series 1" touring the Bay Area now through October 7, 2023. — Smuin artists Gabrielle Collins and Mengjun Chen in Val Caniparoli's "Tutto Eccetto Il Lavandino," part of Smuin's "Dance Series 1" touring the Bay Area now through October 7, 2023.
Credit: Chris Hardy

The Smuin Company strikes a pose in front of Douglas Melini's artwork in the world premiere of Darrell Grand Moultrie's "Salsa 'til Dawn," part of Smuin's "Dance Series 1" touring the Bay Area now through October 7, 2023. — The Smuin Company strikes a pose in front of Douglas Melini's artwork in the world premiere of Darrell Grand Moultrie's "Salsa 'til Dawn," part of Smuin's "Dance Series 1" touring the Bay Area now through October 7, 2023.
Credit: Chris Hardy

Smuin artist (center) Terez Dean Orr steps through (l-r) João Sampaio, Brandon Alexander, and Ian Buchanan in James Kudelka's Johnny Cash tribute, "The Man in Black," part of Smuin's "Dance Series 1" touring the Bay Area now through October 7, 2023. — Smuin artist (center) Terez Dean Orr steps through (l-r) João Sampaio, Brandon Alexander, and Ian Buchanan in James Kudelka's Johnny Cash tribute, "The Man in Black," part of Smuin's "Dance Series 1" touring the Bay Area now through October 7, 2023.
Credit: Chris Hardy

Smuin artist João Sampaio in the world premiere of Darrell Grand Moultrie's "Salsa 'til Dawn." — Smuin artist João Sampaio in the world premiere of Darrell Grand Moultrie's "Salsa 'til Dawn."
Credit: Chris Hardy

Smuin artists (l-r) Marc LaPierre and João Sampaio in Val Caniparoli's "Tutto Eccetto Il Lavandino," part of Smuin's "Dance Series 1" touring the Bay Area now through October 7, 2023. — Smuin artists (l-r) Marc LaPierre and João Sampaio in Val Caniparoli's "Tutto Eccetto Il Lavandino," part of Smuin's "Dance Series 1" touring the Bay Area now through October 7, 2023.
Credit: Chris Hardy

Smuin artist Sarah Jordan kicks a leg up in the world premiere of Darrell Grand Moultrie's "Salsa 'til Dawn," part of Smuin's "Dance Series 1" touring the Bay Area now through October 7, 2023. — Smuin artist Sarah Jordan kicks a leg up in the world premiere of Darrell Grand Moultrie's "Salsa 'til Dawn," part of Smuin's "Dance Series 1" touring the Bay Area now through October 7, 2023.
Credit: Chris Hardy

Smuin artists (l-r) João Sampaio, Brandon Alexander, Terez Dean Orr, and Ian Buchanan in James Kudelka's Johnny Cash tribute ballet, "The Man in Black," part of Smuin's "Dance Series 1" touring the Bay Area now through October 7, 2023. — Smuin artists (l-r) João Sampaio, Brandon Alexander, Terez Dean Orr, and Ian Buchanan in James Kudelka's Johnny Cash tribute ballet, "The Man in Black," part of Smuin's "Dance Series 1" touring the Bay Area now through October 7, 2023.
Credit: Chris Hardy

Smuin artists Tessa Barbour and João Sampaio in the world premiere of Darrell Grand Moultrie's "Salsa 'til Dawn," part of Smuin's "Dance Series 1" touring the Bay Area now through October 7, 2023. — Smuin artists Tessa Barbour and João Sampaio in the world premiere of Darrell Grand Moultrie's "Salsa 'til Dawn," part of Smuin's "Dance Series 1" touring the Bay Area now through October 7, 2023.
Credit: Chris Hardy

The men of the Smuin Company in Val Caniparoli's "Tutto Eccetto Il Lavandino," part of Smuin's "Dance Series 1" touring the Bay Area now through October 7, 2023. — The men of the Smuin Company in Val Caniparoli's "Tutto Eccetto Il Lavandino," part of Smuin's "Dance Series 1" touring the Bay Area now through October 7, 2023.
Credit: Chris Hardy

Smuin artist Terez Dean Orr is lifted into the air by João Sampaio and Brandon Alexander in James Kudelka's Johnny Cash tribute ballet, "The Man in Black," part of Smuin's "Dance Series 1" touring the Bay Area now through October 7, 2023. — Smuin artist Terez Dean Orr is lifted into the air by João Sampaio and Brandon Alexander in James Kudelka's Johnny Cash tribute ballet, "The Man in Black," part of Smuin's "Dance Series 1" touring the Bay Area now through October 7, 2023.
Credit: Chris Hardy

Smuin artists (l-r) Terez Dean Orr, João Sampaio, Brandom Alexander, and Ian Buchanan in James Kudelka's Johnny Cash tribute ballet, "The Man in Black," part of Smuin's "Dance Series 1" touring the Bay Area now through October 7, 2023. — Smuin artists (l-r) Terez Dean Orr, João Sampaio, Brandom Alexander, and Ian Buchanan in James Kudelka's Johnny Cash tribute ballet, "The Man in Black," part of Smuin's "Dance Series 1" touring the Bay Area now through October 7, 2023.
Credit: Chris Hardy

Smuin artist Brennan Wall is lifted by Brandon Alexander in Val Caniparoli's "Tutto Eccetto Il Lavandino," part of Smuin's "Dance Series 1" touring the Bay Area now through October 7, 2023. — Smuin artist Brennan Wall is lifted by Brandon Alexander in Val Caniparoli's "Tutto Eccetto Il Lavandino," part of Smuin's "Dance Series 1" touring the Bay Area now through October 7, 2023.
Credit: Chris Hardy

Smuin artists (l-r) Terez Dean Orr, João Sampaio, Brandom Alexander, and Ian Buchanan in James Kudelka's Johnny Cash tribute ballet, "The Man in Black," part of Smuin's "Dance Series 1" touring the Bay Area now through October 7, 2023. — Smuin artists (l-r) Terez Dean Orr, João Sampaio, Brandom Alexander, and Ian Buchanan in James Kudelka's Johnny Cash tribute ballet, "The Man in Black," part of Smuin's "Dance Series 1" touring the Bay Area now through October 7, 2023.
Credit: Chris Hardy

James' Kudelka's acclaimed "The Man in Black," set to the music of Johnny Cash, returns to Smuin in "Dance Series 1," touring the Bay Area September 15-October 7, 2023. <strong>Pictured:</strong> Smuin artists Tessa Barbour (front), (back, l-r) Mengjun Chen, Ricardo Dyer, and Ian Buchanan. — James' Kudelka's acclaimed "The Man in Black," set to the music of Johnny Cash, returns to Smuin in "Dance Series 1," touring the Bay Area September 15-October 7, 2023. Pictured: Smuin artists Tessa Barbour (front), (back, l-r) Mengjun Chen, Ricardo Dyer, and Ian Buchanan.
Credit: Chris Hardy

THE CHRISTMAS BALLET

Smuin's beloved holiday tradition, "The Christmas Ballet," returns to tour the Bay Area November 18-December 24, 2023. <strong>Pictured:</strong> Smuin artists Maggie Carey and Yuri Rogers — Smuin's beloved holiday tradition, "The Christmas Ballet," returns to tour the Bay Area November 18-December 24, 2023. Pictured: Smuin artists Maggie Carey and Yuri Rogers
Credit: Chris Hardy

Smuin's beloved holiday tradition, "The Christmas Ballet," returns to tour the Bay Area November 18-December 24, 2023. <strong>Pictured:</strong> Smuin artists Maggie Carey and Ian Buchanan in Rex Wheeler's "Christmas Tree Rock." — Smuin's beloved holiday tradition, "The Christmas Ballet," returns to tour the Bay Area November 18-December 24, 2023. Pictured: Smuin artists Maggie Carey and Ian Buchanan in Rex Wheeler's "Christmas Tree Rock."
Credit: Chris Hardy

Smuin's beloved holiday tradition, "The Christmas Ballet," returns to tour the Bay Area November 18-December 24, 2023. <strong>Pictured:</strong> Smuin artist Brennan Wall in the iconic heels of "Santa Baby." — Smuin's beloved holiday tradition, "The Christmas Ballet," returns to tour the Bay Area November 18-December 24, 2023. Pictured: Smuin artist Brennan Wall in the iconic heels of "Santa Baby."
Credit: Chris Hardy

Smuin's beloved holiday tradition, "The Christmas Ballet," returns to tour the Bay Area November 18-December 24, 2023. <strong>Pictured:</strong> (l-r) Smuin artist Max van der Sterre prepares to launch a giant snowball at Maggie Carey, Tess Lane, and Ian Buchanan in Rex Wheeler’s “Snow Day!" — Smuin's beloved holiday tradition, "The Christmas Ballet," returns to tour the Bay Area November 18-December 24, 2023. Pictured: (l-r) Smuin artist Max van der Sterre prepares to launch a giant snowball at Maggie Carey, Tess Lane, and Ian Buchanan in Rex Wheeler’s “Snow Day!"
Credit: Chris Hardy

Smuin artist Alison Ramoran leaps in the air during "The Christmas Ballet," returning to spread yuletide joy around the Bay Area from November 18-December 24, 2023. — Smuin artist Alison Ramoran leaps in the air during "The Christmas Ballet," returning to spread yuletide joy around the Bay Area from November 18-December 24, 2023.
Credit: Chris Hardy

Smuin's beloved holiday tradition, "The Christmas Ballet," returns to tour the Bay Area November 18-December 24, 2023. <strong>Pictured:</strong> Smuin artist Max van der Sterre starring as Elvis in "Blue Christmas" with the women of the company — Smuin's beloved holiday tradition, "The Christmas Ballet," returns to tour the Bay Area November 18-December 24, 2023. Pictured: Smuin artist Max van der Sterre starring as Elvis in "Blue Christmas" with the women of the company
Credit: Chris Hardy

Smuin's beloved holiday tradition, "The Christmas Ballet," returns to tour the Bay Area November 18-December 24, 2023. <strong>Pictured:</strong> Smuin artist Lauren Pschirrer (center) stars in Michael Smuin's "La Calandria" with Marc LaPierre (left) and Terez Dean Orr (right). — Smuin's beloved holiday tradition, "The Christmas Ballet," returns to tour the Bay Area November 18-December 24, 2023. Pictured: Smuin artist Lauren Pschirrer (center) stars in Michael Smuin's "La Calandria" with Marc LaPierre (left) and Terez Dean Orr (right).
Credit: Chris Hardy

Smuin's beloved holiday tradition, "The Christmas Ballet," returns to tour the Bay Area November 18-December 24, 2023. <strong>Pictured:</strong> Smuin artist João Sampaio (top) with the Company in Amy Seiwert's "The Twelve Days of Christmas." — Smuin's beloved holiday tradition, "The Christmas Ballet," returns to tour the Bay Area November 18-December 24, 2023. Pictured: Smuin artist João Sampaio (top) with the Company in Amy Seiwert's "The Twelve Days of Christmas."
Credit: Chris Hardy

Smuin's beloved holiday tradition, "The Christmas Ballet," returns to tour the Bay Area November 18-December 24, 2023. <strong>Pictured:</strong> Smuin artists Terez Dean Orr and Mattia Pallozzi sock-hop to celebrate the season in "Winter Weather." — Smuin's beloved holiday tradition, "The Christmas Ballet," returns to tour the Bay Area November 18-December 24, 2023. Pictured: Smuin artists Terez Dean Orr and Mattia Pallozzi sock-hop to celebrate the season in "Winter Weather."
Credit: Chris Hardy

Smuin's beloved holiday tradition, "The Christmas Ballet," returns to tour the Bay Area November 18-December 24, 2023. <strong>Pictured:</strong> Smuin artists João Sampaio (left) and Zachary Artice swig martinis in “Jingle Bells Mambo." — Smuin's beloved holiday tradition, "The Christmas Ballet," returns to tour the Bay Area November 18-December 24, 2023. Pictured: Smuin artists João Sampaio (left) and Zachary Artice swig martinis in “Jingle Bells Mambo."
Credit: Chris Hardy

Smuin's beloved holiday tradition, "The Christmas Ballet," returns to tour the Bay Area November 18-December 24, 2023. <strong>Pictured:</strong> Smuin artist Tessa Barbour blows a kiss in Rex Wheeler's playful "Christmas Tree Rock." — Smuin's beloved holiday tradition, "The Christmas Ballet," returns to tour the Bay Area November 18-December 24, 2023. Pictured: Smuin artist Tessa Barbour blows a kiss in Rex Wheeler's playful "Christmas Tree Rock."
Credit: Keith Sutter

Smuin's beloved holiday tradition, "The Christmas Ballet," returns to tour the Bay Area November 18-December 24, 2023. <strong>Pictured:</strong> Smuin artist Max van der Sterre starring as Elvis in "Blue Christmas" — Smuin's beloved holiday tradition, "The Christmas Ballet," returns to tour the Bay Area November 18-December 24, 2023. Pictured: Smuin artist Max van der Sterre starring as Elvis in "Blue Christmas"
Credit: Chris Hardy

The Smuin company performs its beloved holiday tradition, "The Christmas Ballet," returning to tour the Bay Area November 18-December 24, 2023. — The Smuin company performs its beloved holiday tradition, "The Christmas Ballet," returning to tour the Bay Area November 18-December 24, 2023.
Credit: Chris Hardy

Smuin's beloved holiday tradition, "The Christmas Ballet," returns to tour the Bay Area November 18-December 24, 2023. <strong>Pictured:</strong> Smuin artists Nicole Haskins and Peter Kurta (center) and the company let it snow in "White Christmas." — Smuin's beloved holiday tradition, "The Christmas Ballet," returns to tour the Bay Area November 18-December 24, 2023. Pictured: Smuin artists Nicole Haskins and Peter Kurta (center) and the company let it snow in "White Christmas."
Credit: Chris Hardy

CELEBRATING MICHAEL SMUIN

Smuin artists Tess Lane and João Sampaio in Michael Smuin's "Zorro!" The swashbuckling story ballet will return in "Celebrating Michael Smuin," a special added program celebrating the company's founder, February 29-March 3, 2024. — Smuin artists Tess Lane and João Sampaio in Michael Smuin's "Zorro!" The swashbuckling story ballet will return in "Celebrating Michael Smuin," a special added program celebrating the company's founder, February 29-March 3, 2024.
Credit: Chris Hardy

Michael Smuin's swashbuckling "Zorro!" will return in "Celebrating Michael Smuin," a special added program celebrating the company's founder, February 29-March 3, 2024. <strong>Pictured:</strong> Smuin artists Claudia Alfieri (Rosa) and Shannon Hurlburt (Emilio) in a 2003 performance of "Zorro!" — Michael Smuin's swashbuckling "Zorro!" will return in "Celebrating Michael Smuin," a special added program celebrating the company's founder, February 29-March 3, 2024. Pictured: Smuin artists Claudia Alfieri (Rosa) and Shannon Hurlburt (Emilio) in a 2003 performance of "Zorro!"
Credit: Tom Hauck

Michael Smuin's swashbuckling "Zorro!" will return in "Celebrating Michael Smuin," a special added program celebrating the company's founder, February 29-March 3, 2024. <strong>Pictured:</strong> Smuin artists (l-r) Rodolphe Cassand (Zorro) and Shannon Hurlburt (Emilio) in a 2003 performance of "Zorro!" — Michael Smuin's swashbuckling "Zorro!" will return in "Celebrating Michael Smuin," a special added program celebrating the company's founder, February 29-March 3, 2024. Pictured: Smuin artists (l-r) Rodolphe Cassand (Zorro) and Shannon Hurlburt (Emilio) in a 2003 performance of "Zorro!"
Credit: Tom Hauck

Michael Smuin's swashbuckling "Zorro!" will return in "Celebrating Michael Smuin," a special added program celebrating the company's founder, February 29-March 3, 2024. <strong>Pictured:</strong> Smuin artists Claudia Alfieri (Rosa) and Shannon Hurlburt (Emilio) in a 2003 performance of "Zorro!" — Michael Smuin's swashbuckling "Zorro!" will return in "Celebrating Michael Smuin," a special added program celebrating the company's founder, February 29-March 3, 2024. Pictured: Smuin artists Claudia Alfieri (Rosa) and Shannon Hurlburt (Emilio) in a 2003 performance of "Zorro!"
Credit: Tom Hauck

Smuin artists (l-r) Lauren Pschirrer, Terez Dean Orr, and Erin Yarbrough-Powell look on as Mengjun Chen leaps in the air in Michael Smuin's "Fly Me to the Moon." The Sinatra tribute ballet returns in "Celebrating Michael Smuin," a special added program celebrating the company's founder, February 29-March 3, 2024. — Smuin artists (l-r) Lauren Pschirrer, Terez Dean Orr, and Erin Yarbrough-Powell look on as Mengjun Chen leaps in the air in Michael Smuin's "Fly Me to the Moon." The Sinatra tribute ballet returns in "Celebrating Michael Smuin," a special added program celebrating the company's founder, February 29-March 3, 2024.
Credit: Keith Sutter

Smuin artists Erin Yarbrough-Powell and Robert Kretz in Michael Smuin's "Fly Me to the Moon." The Sinatra tribute ballet returns in "Celebrating Michael Smuin," a special added program celebrating the company's founder, February 29-March 3, 2024. — Smuin artists Erin Yarbrough-Powell and Robert Kretz in Michael Smuin's "Fly Me to the Moon." The Sinatra tribute ballet returns in "Celebrating Michael Smuin," a special added program celebrating the company's founder, February 29-March 3, 2024.
Credit: Keith Sutter

Smuin artist Nicole Haskins in Michael Smuin's "Fly Me to the Moon." The Sinatra tribute ballet returns in "Celebrating Michael Smuin," a special added program celebrating the company's founder, February 29-March 3, 2024. — Smuin artist Nicole Haskins in Michael Smuin's "Fly Me to the Moon." The Sinatra tribute ballet returns in "Celebrating Michael Smuin," a special added program celebrating the company's founder, February 29-March 3, 2024.
Credit: Keith Sutter

Smuin artist Ben Needham-Wood in Michael Smuin's "Fly Me to the Moon." The Sinatra tribute ballet returns in "Celebrating Michael Smuin," a special added program celebrating the company's founder, February 29-March 3, 2024. — Smuin artist Ben Needham-Wood in Michael Smuin's "Fly Me to the Moon." The Sinatra tribute ballet returns in "Celebrating Michael Smuin," a special added program celebrating the company's founder, February 29-March 3, 2024.
Credit: Keith Sutter

DANCE SERIES 2

Annabelle Lopez Ochoa will debut an Elvis-themed world premiere in Smuin's "Dance Series 2," which tours the Bay Area May 3-31, 2024. <strong>Pictured:</strong> Smuin artist Marc LaPierre — Annabelle Lopez Ochoa will debut an Elvis-themed world premiere in Smuin's "Dance Series 2," which tours the Bay Area May 3-31, 2024. Pictured: Smuin artist Marc LaPierre
Credit: Chris Hardy

Brennan Wall's “Untwine" will return in Smuin's "Dance Series 2," which tours the Bay Area May 3-31, 2024. <strong>Pictured:</strong> Smuin artists Cassidy Isaacson and Brandon Alexander in "Untwine." — Brennan Wall's “Untwine" will return in Smuin's "Dance Series 2," which tours the Bay Area May 3-31, 2024. Pictured: Smuin artists Cassidy Isaacson and Brandon Alexander in "Untwine."
Credit: Chris Hardy

Brennan Wall's “Untwine" will return in Smuin's "Dance Series 2," which tours the Bay Area May 3-31, 2024. <strong>Pictured:</strong> Smuin artists Cassidy Isaacson and Brandon Alexander with the company in "Untwine." — Brennan Wall's “Untwine" will return in Smuin's "Dance Series 2," which tours the Bay Area May 3-31, 2024. Pictured: Smuin artists Cassidy Isaacson and Brandon Alexander with the company in "Untwine."
Credit: Chris Hardy

Brennan Wall's “Untwine" will return in Smuin's "Dance Series 2," which tours the Bay Area May 3-31, 2024. <strong>Pictured:</strong> Smuin artists Cassidy Isaacson and Brandon Alexander in "Untwine." — Brennan Wall's “Untwine" will return in Smuin's "Dance Series 2," which tours the Bay Area May 3-31, 2024. Pictured: Smuin artists Cassidy Isaacson and Brandon Alexander in "Untwine."
Credit: Chris Hardy

Brennan Wall's “Untwine" will return in Smuin's "Dance Series 2," which tours the Bay Area May 3-31, 2024. <strong>Pictured:</strong> Smuin artists Cassidy Isaacson and Brandon Alexander in "Untwine." — Brennan Wall's “Untwine" will return in Smuin's "Dance Series 2," which tours the Bay Area May 3-31, 2024. Pictured: Smuin artists Cassidy Isaacson and Brandon Alexander in "Untwine."
Credit: Chris Hardy

Amy Seiwert's "Broken Open" will be featured in Smuin's "Dance Series 2," touring the Bay Area May 3-31, 2024. <strong>Pictured:</strong> Smuin artists Erin Yarbrough-Powell and Robert Kretz in the 2015 world premiere of "Broken Open." — Amy Seiwert's "Broken Open" will be featured in Smuin's "Dance Series 2," touring the Bay Area May 3-31, 2024. Pictured: Smuin artists Erin Yarbrough-Powell and Robert Kretz in the 2015 world premiere of "Broken Open."
Credit: Chris Hardy

Amy Seiwert's "Broken Open" will be featured in Smuin's "Dance Series 2," touring the Bay Area May 3-31, 2024. <strong>Pictured:</strong> Smuin artists (l-r) Terez Dean Orr and Mengjun Chen in the 2015 world premiere of "Broken Open." — Amy Seiwert's "Broken Open" will be featured in Smuin's "Dance Series 2," touring the Bay Area May 3-31, 2024. Pictured: Smuin artists (l-r) Terez Dean Orr and Mengjun Chen in the 2015 world premiere of "Broken Open."
Credit: Chris Hardy

Amy Seiwert's "Broken Open" will be featured in Smuin's "Dance Series 2," touring the Bay Area May 3-31, 2024. <strong>Pictured:</strong> Smuin artists Rachel Furst (top), Ben Needham-Wood (bottom left), and Jonathan Powell (bottom right) in the 2015 world premiere of "Broken Open." — Amy Seiwert's "Broken Open" will be featured in Smuin's "Dance Series 2," touring the Bay Area May 3-31, 2024. Pictured: Smuin artists Rachel Furst (top), Ben Needham-Wood (bottom left), and Jonathan Powell (bottom right) in the 2015 world premiere of "Broken Open."
Credit: Chris Hardy

Amy Seiwert's "Broken Open" will be featured in Smuin's "Dance Series 2," touring the Bay Area May 3-31, 2024. <strong>Pictured:</strong> Smuin artists (l-r) Ben Needham-Wood, Rachel Furst, and Jonathan Powell in the 2015 world premiere of "Broken Open." — Amy Seiwert's "Broken Open" will be featured in Smuin's "Dance Series 2," touring the Bay Area May 3-31, 2024. Pictured: Smuin artists (l-r) Ben Needham-Wood, Rachel Furst, and Jonathan Powell in the 2015 world premiere of "Broken Open."
Credit: Chris Hardy

Amy Seiwert's "Broken Open" will be featured in Smuin's "Dance Series 2," touring the Bay Area May 3-31, 2024. <strong>Pictured:</strong> Smuin artists Weston Krukow and Susan Roemer in the 2015 world premiere of "Broken Open." — Amy Seiwert's "Broken Open" will be featured in Smuin's "Dance Series 2," touring the Bay Area May 3-31, 2024. Pictured: Smuin artists Weston Krukow and Susan Roemer in the 2015 world premiere of "Broken Open."
Credit: Chris Hardy

Smuin artists Joshua Reynolds and Janica Smith in Michael Smuin's "Starshadows," returning in Smuin's "Dance Series 2" touring the Bay Area May 3-31, 2024. — Smuin artists Joshua Reynolds and Janica Smith in Michael Smuin's "Starshadows," returning in Smuin's "Dance Series 2" touring the Bay Area May 3-31, 2024.
Credit: Keith Sutter