Smuin pushes the boundaries of contemporary ballet within a distinctly American style, combining classical ballet training, technique, and artistry with uncommon physicality and expression. Smuin offers audiences an experience of ballet that is entertaining, evocative, and original.
Read Our StorySmuin pushes the boundaries of contemporary ballet within a distinctly American style, combining classical ballet training, technique, and artistry with uncommon physicality and expression. Smuin offers audiences an experience of ballet that is entertaining, evocative, and original.
Read Our StorySample a taste of a variety of dance styles in classes taught by Smuin Contemporary Ballet's Company dancers in these session... more
Sample a taste of a variety of dance styles in classes taught by Smuin Contemporary Ballet's Company dancers in these sessions that run one day a week for 4 consecutive weeks. Choose Tuesday nights, Saturday mornings, or both! Come move and groove with us in a supportive and fun atmosphere. No previous experience required. Subject to change. NOTE: This a series of classes (typically 4 consecutive weeks) that may already be underway. Please visit the Smuin Dance Center site for the latest schedule. You may also contact Ellen Gaintner at egaintner@smuinballet.org with any questions or for more information. Example offering: Tuesdays, 6-7:30 pm 3/10 - Ballet with Ian Buchanan 3/17 - Jazz with Cassidy Isaacson 3/24 - Character with Mengjun Chen 3/31 - Contemporary with Brennan Wall Saturdays, 10:30 am - 12 pm 3/14 - Ballet with Tess Lane 3/21 - Hip Hop with Ben Needham-Wood 3/28 - Castanets with Tessa Barbour 4/4 - Contemporary with Valerie Harmon
Tuesday
6:00p - 7:30p
All Levels
Saturday
10:30a - 12:00p
All Levels
Saturday
10:30a - 12:00p
All Levels
*Please confirm schedules with studio
Beginning/Intermediate Ballet is a mixed level class that will be tailored to the dancers enrolled. This is a great opportuni... more
Beginning/Intermediate Ballet is a mixed level class that will be tailored to the dancers enrolled. This is a great opportunity for beginners to challenge themselves and intermediate dancers to focus on the fundamentals of ballet technique in a fun, supportive atmosphere. Subject to change. Choose Monday mornings, Wednesday mornings, or both! NOTE: This a series of classes (typically 4 consecutive weeks) that may already be underway. Please visit the Smuin Dance Center site for the latest schedule.
Monday
10:00a - 11:30a
Beginning / Intermediate
Monday
10:00a - 11:30a
Beginning / Intermediate
Wednesday
10:00a - 11:30a
Beginning / Intermediate
Wednesday
10:00a - 11:30a
Beginning / Intermediate
*Please confirm schedules with studio
Intermediate ballet classes designed for the Bay Area's vibrant adult dance community! Classes will be tailored to the dancer... more
Intermediate ballet classes designed for the Bay Area's vibrant adult dance community! Classes will be tailored to the dancers enrolled as Smuin's Company dancers share their unique perspectives. Previous ballet training required. Subject to change. Sign up for Wednesday evenings, Saturday mornings, or both! NOTE: This a series of classes (typically 4 consecutive weeks) that may already be underway. Please visit the Smuin Dance Center site for the latest schedule. Example offering: Wednesdays, 6-7:30 pm 3/11 - Mengjun Chen 3/18 - Terez Dean Orr 3/25 - Ian Buchanan 4/1 - Brennan Wall
Wednesday
6:00p - 7:30p
Intermediate
Wednesday
6:00p - 7:30p
Intermediate
*Please confirm schedules with studio
Ballet classes and workshops designed for the Bay Area's vibrant adult dance community. Classes will be tailored to the dance... more
Ballet classes and workshops designed for the Bay Area's vibrant adult dance community. Classes will be tailored to the dancers enrolled as Smuin's Company dancers share their unique perspectives. Previous ballet training required. Subject to change. NOTE: This a series of classes (typically 4 consecutive weeks) that may already be underway. Please visit the Smuin Dance Center site for the latest schedule. Example offering: Saturdays, 12 pm - 2:30 pm 3/14 - Ballet + Variations with Joao Sampaio 3/21 - Ballet + Contemporary with Ben Needham-Wood 3/28 - Ballet + Castanets with Tessa Barbour 4/4 - Ballet + Variations with Valerie Harmon
Saturday
12:00p - 2:30p
Intermediate
Saturday
12:00p - 2:30p
Intermediate
*Please confirm schedules with studio
Current and former professional dancers may inquire about taking Company class. Company class is taught weekday mornings from... more
Current and former professional dancers may inquire about taking Company class. Company class is taught weekday mornings from 9:30-10:45 am by a rotating list of world class teachers. To inquire, please email info@smuinballet.org.
Monday
9:30a - 10:45a
Advanced / Pro
Monday
9:30a - 10:45a
Advanced / Pro
Tuesday
9:30a - 10:45a
Advanced / Pro
Tuesday
9:30a - 10:45a
Advanced / Pro
Wednesday
9:30a - 10:45a
Advanced / Pro
Wednesday
9:30a - 10:45a
Advanced / Pro
Thursday
9:30a - 10:45a
Advanced / Pro
Thursday
9:30a - 10:45a
Advanced / Pro
Friday
9:30a - 10:45a
Advanced / Pro
Friday
9:30a - 10:45a
Advanced / Pro
*Please confirm schedules with studio
In 1994, Michael Smuin set out to “infuse ballet with the rhythm, speed, and syncopation of American popular culture,” and Smuin Contemporary Ballet (née Smuin Ballets/SF, or more recently, Smuin Ballet) was born. Michael Smuin’s vision lives on following his sudden passing in 2007, and the Company continues to push the boundaries of contemporary ballet within a distinctly modern style, combining classical ballet training, technique, and artistry with uncommon physicality and expression
In 1994, Michael Smuin set out to “infuse ballet with the rhythm, speed, and syncopation of American popular culture,” and Smuin Contemporary Ballet (née Smuin Ballets/SF, or more recently, Smuin Ballet) was born. Michael Smuin’s vision lives on following his sudden passing in 2007, and the Company continues to push the boundaries of contemporary ballet within a distinctly modern style, combining classical ballet training, technique, and artistry with uncommon physicality and expression
Empower the dancer in you. Showcase your moves and discover more ways to dance.
Why Join Now?
Why Join Now?
Smuin pushes the boundaries of contemporary ballet within a distinctly American style, combining classical ballet training, technique, and artistry with uncommon physicality and expression. Smuin offers audiences an experience of ballet that is entertaining, evocative, and original.
Read Our StorySmuin pushes the boundaries of contemporary ballet within a distinctly American style, combining classical ballet training, technique, and artistry with uncommon physicality and expression. Smuin offers audiences an experience of ballet that is entertaining, evocative, and original.
Read Our StorySample a taste of a variety of dance styles in classes taught by Smuin Contemporary Ballet's Company dancers in these session... more
Sample a taste of a variety of dance styles in classes taught by Smuin Contemporary Ballet's Company dancers in these sessions that run one day a week for 4 consecutive weeks. Choose Tuesday nights, Saturday mornings, or both! Come move and groove with us in a supportive and fun atmosphere. No previous experience required. Subject to change. NOTE: This a series of classes (typically 4 consecutive weeks) that may already be underway. Please visit the Smuin Dance Center site for the latest schedule. You may also contact Ellen Gaintner at egaintner@smuinballet.org with any questions or for more information. Example offering: Tuesdays, 6-7:30 pm 3/10 - Ballet with Ian Buchanan 3/17 - Jazz with Cassidy Isaacson 3/24 - Character with Mengjun Chen 3/31 - Contemporary with Brennan Wall Saturdays, 10:30 am - 12 pm 3/14 - Ballet with Tess Lane 3/21 - Hip Hop with Ben Needham-Wood 3/28 - Castanets with Tessa Barbour 4/4 - Contemporary with Valerie Harmon
Tuesday
6:00p - 7:30p
All Levels
Saturday
10:30a - 12:00p
All Levels
Saturday
10:30a - 12:00p
All Levels
*Please confirm schedules with studio
Beginning/Intermediate Ballet is a mixed level class that will be tailored to the dancers enrolled. This is a great opportuni... more
Beginning/Intermediate Ballet is a mixed level class that will be tailored to the dancers enrolled. This is a great opportunity for beginners to challenge themselves and intermediate dancers to focus on the fundamentals of ballet technique in a fun, supportive atmosphere. Subject to change. Choose Monday mornings, Wednesday mornings, or both! NOTE: This a series of classes (typically 4 consecutive weeks) that may already be underway. Please visit the Smuin Dance Center site for the latest schedule.
Monday
10:00a - 11:30a
Beginning / Intermediate
Monday
10:00a - 11:30a
Beginning / Intermediate
Wednesday
10:00a - 11:30a
Beginning / Intermediate
Wednesday
10:00a - 11:30a
Beginning / Intermediate
*Please confirm schedules with studio
Intermediate ballet classes designed for the Bay Area's vibrant adult dance community! Classes will be tailored to the dancer... more
Intermediate ballet classes designed for the Bay Area's vibrant adult dance community! Classes will be tailored to the dancers enrolled as Smuin's Company dancers share their unique perspectives. Previous ballet training required. Subject to change. Sign up for Wednesday evenings, Saturday mornings, or both! NOTE: This a series of classes (typically 4 consecutive weeks) that may already be underway. Please visit the Smuin Dance Center site for the latest schedule. Example offering: Wednesdays, 6-7:30 pm 3/11 - Mengjun Chen 3/18 - Terez Dean Orr 3/25 - Ian Buchanan 4/1 - Brennan Wall
Wednesday
6:00p - 7:30p
Intermediate
Wednesday
6:00p - 7:30p
Intermediate
*Please confirm schedules with studio
Ballet classes and workshops designed for the Bay Area's vibrant adult dance community. Classes will be tailored to the dance... more
Ballet classes and workshops designed for the Bay Area's vibrant adult dance community. Classes will be tailored to the dancers enrolled as Smuin's Company dancers share their unique perspectives. Previous ballet training required. Subject to change. NOTE: This a series of classes (typically 4 consecutive weeks) that may already be underway. Please visit the Smuin Dance Center site for the latest schedule. Example offering: Saturdays, 12 pm - 2:30 pm 3/14 - Ballet + Variations with Joao Sampaio 3/21 - Ballet + Contemporary with Ben Needham-Wood 3/28 - Ballet + Castanets with Tessa Barbour 4/4 - Ballet + Variations with Valerie Harmon
Saturday
12:00p - 2:30p
Intermediate
Saturday
12:00p - 2:30p
Intermediate
*Please confirm schedules with studio
Current and former professional dancers may inquire about taking Company class. Company class is taught weekday mornings from... more
Current and former professional dancers may inquire about taking Company class. Company class is taught weekday mornings from 9:30-10:45 am by a rotating list of world class teachers. To inquire, please email info@smuinballet.org.
Monday
9:30a - 10:45a
Advanced / Pro
Monday
9:30a - 10:45a
Advanced / Pro
Tuesday
9:30a - 10:45a
Advanced / Pro
Tuesday
9:30a - 10:45a
Advanced / Pro
Wednesday
9:30a - 10:45a
Advanced / Pro
Wednesday
9:30a - 10:45a
Advanced / Pro
Thursday
9:30a - 10:45a
Advanced / Pro
Thursday
9:30a - 10:45a
Advanced / Pro
Friday
9:30a - 10:45a
Advanced / Pro
Friday
9:30a - 10:45a
Advanced / Pro
*Please confirm schedules with studio
In 1994, Michael Smuin set out to “infuse ballet with the rhythm, speed, and syncopation of American popular culture,” and Smuin Contemporary Ballet (née Smuin Ballets/SF, or more recently, Smuin Ballet) was born. Michael Smuin’s vision lives on following his sudden passing in 2007, and the Company continues to push the boundaries of contemporary ballet within a distinctly modern style, combining classical ballet training, technique, and artistry with uncommon physicality and expression
In 1994, Michael Smuin set out to “infuse ballet with the rhythm, speed, and syncopation of American popular culture,” and Smuin Contemporary Ballet (née Smuin Ballets/SF, or more recently, Smuin Ballet) was born. Michael Smuin’s vision lives on following his sudden passing in 2007, and the Company continues to push the boundaries of contemporary ballet within a distinctly modern style, combining classical ballet training, technique, and artistry with uncommon physicality and expression
Empower the dancer in you. Showcase your moves and discover more ways to dance.
Why Join Now?
Why Join Now?