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As Smuin Contemporary Ballet approaches the conclusion of its ambitious 30th anniversary season, Celia Fushille prepares to step down after 17 years as Artistic Director and turn the leadership of Smuin Ballet over to choreographer Amy Seiwert.
Dance all around town at the ODC, Dance Mission plus more to do at places like the Gray Area, Z-space and the Atlas Cafe.
At the helm of the San Francisco dance company, Amy Seiwert and Celia Fushille forge an equitable future for female choreographers.
From premieres by international choreographers to new surprises in its fiercely festive holiday program, Smuin Contemporary Ballet promises a stellar lineup for its 22/23 season. The company’s 29th season features a World Premiere by acclaimed Cuban choreographer Osnel Delgado, a jazzy Take Five by Rex Wheeler, and more.
Rachel Howard May 9, 2021Updated: May 10, 2021, 9:53 pm Tessa Barbour and Ricardo Dyer perform “The Man I Love” in the Bruns Amphitheater of California Shakespeare Theater in Orinda. Photo: Scott Strazzante, The Chronicle Celia Fushille, artistic director of Smuin Contemporary Ballet, stepped on the sun-drenched stage of Orinda’s California Shakespeare Theater on Sunday, May 9, the breeze rippling her peach and blue scarf, and proclaimed, “An audience! Live theater! I’m going to get emotional.” Befitting the wooded picnic setting, however, no tears were shed at “S...