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 "The Christmas Ballet" will return for the company's 2024-25 season. <strong>Pictured:</strong> Smuin artist Maggie Carey — Smuin's "The Christmas Ballet" will return for the company's 2024-25 season. Pictured: Smuin artist Maggie Carey
Photo credit: Chris Hardy

Smuin's "The Christmas Ballet" will return for the company's 2024-25 season. <strong>Pictured:</strong> The Smuin Company in Amy Seiwert's "Home for the Holidays." — Smuin's "The Christmas Ballet" will return for the company's 2024-25 season. Pictured: The Smuin Company in Amy Seiwert's "Home for the Holidays."
Photo credit: Chris Hardy

Smuin's "The Christmas Ballet" will return for the company's 2024-25 season. <strong>Pictured:</strong> Smuin artists (l-r) Terez Dean Orr and Ricardo Dyer in Michael Smuin's "Santa Baby." — Smuin's "The Christmas Ballet" will return for the company's 2024-25 season. Pictured: Smuin artists (l-r) Terez Dean Orr and Ricardo Dyer in Michael Smuin's "Santa Baby."
Photo credit: Chris Hardy

Smuin artist Cassidy Isaacson with the Company in the world premiere of Amy Seiwert's "Catalan Carol," part of Smuin's "The Christmas Ballet," touring the Bay Area now through December 24, 2023. — Smuin artist Cassidy Isaacson with the Company in the world premiere of Amy Seiwert's "Catalan Carol," part of Smuin's "The Christmas Ballet," touring the Bay Area now through December 24, 2023.
Credit: Chris Hardy

Smuin's "The Christmas Ballet" will return for the company's 2024-25 season. <strong>Pictured:</strong> Smuin artist (l-r) Jace Pauly rides a wave as Tessa Barbour, Sarah Jordan, and Cassidy Isaacson hula in Michael Smuin's "Christmas Island." — Smuin's "The Christmas Ballet" will return for the company's 2024-25 season. Pictured: Smuin artist (l-r) Jace Pauly rides a wave as Tessa Barbour, Sarah Jordan, and Cassidy Isaacson hula in Michael Smuin's "Christmas Island."
Photo credit: Chris Hardy

Smuin's "The Christmas Ballet" will return for the company's 2024-25 season. <strong>Pictured:</strong> Smuin artist Terez Dean Orr with "the world's longest feather boa" in Michael Smuin's "Santa Baby." — Smuin's "The Christmas Ballet" will return for the company's 2024-25 season. Pictured: Smuin artist Terez Dean Orr with "the world's longest feather boa" in Michael Smuin's "Santa Baby."
Photo credit: Chris Hardy

(l-r) Smuin artists Marc LaPierre, Maggie Carey, and Ricardo Dyer in the world premiere of Nicole Haskins' "Ring Ting Tingling," part of Smuin's "The Christmas Ballet," touring the Bay Area now through December 24, 2023. — (l-r) Smuin artists Marc LaPierre, Maggie Carey, and Ricardo Dyer in the world premiere of Nicole Haskins' "Ring Ting Tingling," part of Smuin's "The Christmas Ballet," touring the Bay Area now through December 24, 2023.
Credit: Chris Hardy

Smuin's "The Christmas Ballet" will return for the company's 2024-25 season. <strong>Pictured:</strong> Smuin artists (l-r) Tessa Barbour, Sarah Jordan, and Cassidy Isaacson hula in Michael Smuin's "Christmas Island." — Smuin's "The Christmas Ballet" will return for the company's 2024-25 season. Pictured: Smuin artists (l-r) Tessa Barbour, Sarah Jordan, and Cassidy Isaacson hula in Michael Smuin's "Christmas Island."
Photo credit: Chris Hardy

Smuin's "The Christmas Ballet" will return for the company's 2024-25 season. <strong>Pictured:</strong> Smuin artists (l-r) Tessa Barbour and Cassidy Isaacson in Amy Seiwert's "Catalan Carol." — Smuin's "The Christmas Ballet" will return for the company's 2024-25 season. Pictured: Smuin artists (l-r) Tessa Barbour and Cassidy Isaacson in Amy Seiwert's "Catalan Carol."
Photo credit: Chris Hardy

Smuin artist Marc LaPierre in "Drummer Boy," part of Smuin's "The Christmas Ballet," touring the Bay Area now through December 24, 2023. — Smuin artist Marc LaPierre in "Drummer Boy," part of Smuin's "The Christmas Ballet," touring the Bay Area now through December 24, 2023.
Credit: Chris Hardy

(l-r) Smuin artists Maggie Carey, Marc LaPierre, and Ricardo Dyer in the world premiere of Nicole Haskins' "Ring Ting Tingling," part of Smuin's "The Christmas Ballet," touring the Bay Area now through December 24, 2023. — (l-r) Smuin artists Maggie Carey, Marc LaPierre, and Ricardo Dyer in the world premiere of Nicole Haskins' "Ring Ting Tingling," part of Smuin's "The Christmas Ballet," touring the Bay Area now through December 24, 2023.
Credit: Chris Hardy

Smuin's "The Christmas Ballet" will return for the company's 2024-25 season. <strong>Pictured:</strong> Smuin artist Tess Lane with the Company in Amy Seiwert's "The Twelve Days of Christmas." — Smuin's "The Christmas Ballet" will return for the company's 2024-25 season. Pictured: Smuin artist Tess Lane with the Company in Amy Seiwert's "The Twelve Days of Christmas."
Photo credit: Chris Hardy

Smuin's "The Christmas Ballet" will return for the company's 2024-25 season. <strong>Pictured:</strong> Smuin artist Maggie Carey leaps in front of the Company in Michael Smuin's "The Gloucestershire Wassail." — Smuin's "The Christmas Ballet" will return for the company's 2024-25 season. Pictured: Smuin artist Maggie Carey leaps in front of the Company in Michael Smuin's "The Gloucestershire Wassail."
Photo credit: Chris Hardy

Smuin's "The Christmas Ballet" will return for the company's 2024-25 season. <strong>Pictured:</strong> Smuin artist Terez Dean Orr and the men of the Company in Michael Smuin's "Santa Baby." — Smuin's "The Christmas Ballet" will return for the company's 2024-25 season. Pictured: Smuin artist Terez Dean Orr and the men of the Company in Michael Smuin's "Santa Baby."
Photo credit: Chris Hardy

(l-r) Smuin artist Jace Pauly rides a wave as Tess Lane takes a dip in "Christmas Island," part of Smuin's "The Christmas Ballet," touring the Bay Area now through December 24, 2023. — (l-r) Smuin artist Jace Pauly rides a wave as Tess Lane takes a dip in "Christmas Island," part of Smuin's "The Christmas Ballet," touring the Bay Area now through December 24, 2023.
Credit: Chris Hardy

Smuin artists Tessa Barbour and Brandon Alexander in "Dobra Notsch," part of Smuin's "The Christmas Ballet," touring the Bay Area now through December 24, 2023. — Smuin artists Tessa Barbour and Brandon Alexander in "Dobra Notsch," part of Smuin's "The Christmas Ballet," touring the Bay Area now through December 24, 2023.
Credit: Chris Hardy

Smuin's "The Christmas Ballet" will return for the company's 2024-25 season. <strong>Pictured:</strong> Smuin artist Marc LaPierre — Smuin's "The Christmas Ballet" will return for the company's 2024-25 season. Pictured: Smuin artist Marc LaPierre
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

Smuin artists Cassidy Isaacson and Brandon Alexander in Michael Smuin's "Fly Me to the Moon." The charming Sinatra tribute is revived for its 20th anniversary for "Celebrating Michael Smuin," a special program celebrating the company's founder, February 29-March 3, 2024. — Smuin artists Cassidy Isaacson and Brandon Alexander in Michael Smuin's "Fly Me to the Moon." The charming Sinatra tribute is revived for its 20th anniversary for "Celebrating Michael Smuin," a special 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 "Fly Me to the Moon" 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) Lauren Pschirrer, Terez Dean Orr, and Erin Yarbrough-Powell look on as Mengjun Chen leaps in the air in a 2017 performance of "Fly Me to the Moon." — Michael Smuin's "Fly Me to the Moon" 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) Lauren Pschirrer, Terez Dean Orr, and Erin Yarbrough-Powell look on as Mengjun Chen leaps in the air in a 2017 performance of "Fly Me to the Moon."
Credit: Keith Sutter

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 "Fly Me to the Moon" 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 Erin Yarbrough-Powell and Robert Kretz in a 2017 performance of "Fly Me to the Moon." — Michael Smuin's "Fly Me to the Moon" will return in "Celebrating Michael Smuin," a special added program celebrating the company's founder, February 29-March 3, 2024. Pictured: Smuin artists Erin Yarbrough-Powell and Robert Kretz in a 2017 performance of "Fly Me to the Moon."
Credit: Keith Sutter

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 "Fly Me to the Moon" will return in "Celebrating Michael Smuin," a special added program celebrating the company's founder, February 29-March 3, 2024. <strong>Pictured:</strong> Smuin artist Nicole Haskins in a 2017 performance of "Fly Me to the Moon." — Michael Smuin's "Fly Me to the Moon" will return in "Celebrating Michael Smuin," a special added program celebrating the company's founder, February 29-March 3, 2024. Pictured: Smuin artist Nicole Haskins in a 2017 performance of "Fly Me to the Moon."
Credit: Keith Sutter

Michael Smuin's "Fly Me to the Moon" will return in "Celebrating Michael Smuin," a special added program celebrating the company's founder, February 29-March 3, 2024. <strong>Pictured:</strong> Smuin artist Ben Needham-Wood in a 2017 performance of "Fly Me to the Moon." — Michael Smuin's "Fly Me to the Moon" will return in "Celebrating Michael Smuin," a special added program celebrating the company's founder, February 29-March 3, 2024. Pictured: Smuin artist Ben Needham-Wood in a 2017 performance of "Fly Me to the Moon."
Credit: Keith Sutter

DANCE SERIES 2

Smuin artist Brandon Alexander (center) and the company in the world premiere of Annabelle Lopez Ochoa's "Tupelo Tornado." Inspired by the life and music of Elvis, the new ballet is part of Smuin's "Dance Series 2" program, touring the Bay Area now through May 31. — Smuin artist Brandon Alexander (center) and the company in the world premiere of Annabelle Lopez Ochoa's "Tupelo Tornado." Inspired by the life and music of Elvis, the new ballet is part of Smuin's "Dance Series 2" program, touring the Bay Area now through May 31.
Credit: Chris Hardy

Smuin artist Jace Pauly channels Elvis Presley in the world premiere of Annabelle Lopez Ochoa's "Tupelo Tornado," part of Smuin's "Dance Series 2" program, touring the Bay Area now through May 31. — Smuin artist Jace Pauly channels Elvis Presley in the world premiere of Annabelle Lopez Ochoa's "Tupelo Tornado," part of Smuin's "Dance Series 2" program, touring the Bay Area now through May 31.
Credit: Chris Hardy

Smuin artists Yuri Rogers (left) and Dominic Barrett (right) lift Tessa Barbour in Amy Seiwert's "Broken Open," part of Smuin's "Dance Series 2" program, touring the Bay Area now through May 31. — Smuin artists Yuri Rogers (left) and Dominic Barrett (right) lift Tessa Barbour in Amy Seiwert's "Broken Open," part of Smuin's "Dance Series 2" program, touring the Bay Area now through May 31.
Credit: Chris Hardy

Smuin artist Brandon Alexander (center) and the company in the world premiere of Annabelle Lopez Ochoa's "Tupelo Tornado." Inspired by the life and music of Elvis, the new ballet is part of Smuin's "Dance Series 2" program, touring the Bay Area now through May 31. — Smuin artist Brandon Alexander (center) and the company in the world premiere of Annabelle Lopez Ochoa's "Tupelo Tornado." Inspired by the life and music of Elvis, the new ballet is part of Smuin's "Dance Series 2" program, touring the Bay Area now through May 31.
Credit: Chris Hardy

Smuin artists Cassidy Isaacson and Brandon Alexander in Brennan Wall's "Untwine," part of Smuin's "Dance Series 2" program, touring the Bay Area now through May 31. — Smuin artists Cassidy Isaacson and Brandon Alexander in Brennan Wall's "Untwine," part of Smuin's "Dance Series 2" program, touring the Bay Area now through May 31.
Credit: Chris Hardy

Smuin artist Brandon Alexander channels Elvis Presley in the world premiere of Annabelle Lopez Ochoa's "Tupelo Tornado," part of Smuin's "Dance Series 2" program, touring the Bay Area now through May 31. — Smuin artist Brandon Alexander channels Elvis Presley in the world premiere of Annabelle Lopez Ochoa's "Tupelo Tornado," part of Smuin's "Dance Series 2" program, touring the Bay Area now through May 31.
Credit: Chris Hardy

Smuin artists Ricardo Dyer (top) and Brennan Wall (bottom) in Michael Smuin's "Starshadows," part of the company's "Dance Series 2" program, touring the Bay Area now through May 31. — Smuin artists Ricardo Dyer (top) and Brennan Wall (bottom) in Michael Smuin's "Starshadows," part of the company's "Dance Series 2" program, touring the Bay Area now through May 31.
Credit: Chris Hardy

Smuin artist Marc LaPierre (center) with the company in Amy Seiwert's "Broken Open," part of Smuin's "Dance Series 2" program, touring the Bay Area now through May 31. — Smuin artist Marc LaPierre (center) with the company in Amy Seiwert's "Broken Open," part of Smuin's "Dance Series 2" program, touring the Bay Area now through May 31.
Credit: Chris Hardy

Smuin artist Jace Pauly (center) and the company in the world premiere of Annabelle Lopez Ochoa's "Tupelo Tornado." Inspired by the life and music of Elvis, the new ballet is part of Smuin's "Dance Series 2" program, touring the Bay Area now through May 31. — Smuin artist Jace Pauly (center) and the company in the world premiere of Annabelle Lopez Ochoa's "Tupelo Tornado." Inspired by the life and music of Elvis, the new ballet is part of Smuin's "Dance Series 2" program, touring the Bay Area now through May 31.
Credit: Chris Hardy

Smuin artist Cassidy Isaacson in Brennan Wall's "Untwine," part of Smuin's "Dance Series 2" program, touring the Bay Area now through May 31. — Smuin artist Cassidy Isaacson in Brennan Wall's "Untwine," part of Smuin's "Dance Series 2" program, touring the Bay Area now through May 31.
Credit: Chris Hardy

Smuin artists (l-r) Marc LaPierre and Brennan Wall in Amy Seiwert's "Broken Open," part of Smuin's "Dance Series 2" program, touring the Bay Area now through May 31. — Smuin artists (l-r) Marc LaPierre and Brennan Wall in Amy Seiwert's "Broken Open," part of Smuin's "Dance Series 2" program, touring the Bay Area now through May 31.
Credit: Chris Hardy

Smuin artist Jace Pauly channels Elvis Presley in the world premiere of Annabelle Lopez Ochoa's "Tupelo Tornado," part of Smuin's "Dance Series 2" program, touring the Bay Area now through May 31. — Smuin artist Jace Pauly channels Elvis Presley in the world premiere of Annabelle Lopez Ochoa's "Tupelo Tornado," part of Smuin's "Dance Series 2" program, touring the Bay Area now through May 31.
Credit: Chris Hardy

Smuin artists Brennan Wall (top) and Ricardo Dyer (bottom) in Michael Smuin's "Starshadows," part of the company's "Dance Series 2" program, touring the Bay Area now through May 31. — Smuin artists Brennan Wall (top) and Ricardo Dyer (bottom) in Michael Smuin's "Starshadows," part of the company's "Dance Series 2" program, touring the Bay Area now through May 31.
Credit: Chris Hardy

Smuin artists Brandon Alexander and Cassidy Isaacson in Brennan Wall's "Untwine," part of Smuin's "Dance Series 2" program, touring the Bay Area now through May 31. — Smuin artists Brandon Alexander and Cassidy Isaacson in Brennan Wall's "Untwine," part of Smuin's "Dance Series 2" program, touring the Bay Area now through May 31.
Credit: Chris Hardy

The Smuin company in Amy Seiwert's "Broken Open," part of Smuin's "Dance Series 2" program, touring the Bay Area now through May 31. — The Smuin company in Amy Seiwert's "Broken Open," part of Smuin's "Dance Series 2" program, touring the Bay Area now through May 31.
Credit: Chris Hardy

Smuin artists Cassidy Isaacson and Brandon Alexander (center) with the company in Brennan Wall's “Untwine" part of Smuin's "Dance Series 2," touring the Bay Area now through May 31. — Smuin artists Cassidy Isaacson and Brandon Alexander (center) with the company in Brennan Wall's “Untwine" part of Smuin's "Dance Series 2," touring the Bay Area now through May 31.
Credit: Chris Hardy

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