The Christmas Ballet by Smuin
Smuin Ballet tappers
Photo courtesy of Carla Befera Public Relations
Smuin Ballet presents its annual return with a perfect gift for audience members of all ages, a snow-filled extravaganza with everything from ballet, tap and swing to a wealth of other international dances. Michael Smuin’s elegant creation includes beautiful and charming traditional performances along with humorous and sexy dance pieces.
In two acts he blended classical with sexy. "The Classical Christmas" is dressed in white and danced to timeless seasonal music ranging from carols to Elvis to klezmer. "The Cool Christmas" is red hot and sassy, danced to new holiday favorites. As always, there is new choreography with surprises. This year’s edition includes new choreography from acclaimed Choreographer in Residence Amy Seiwert and Smuin Ballet Master Amy London in an always-changing feast of holiday fun.
To get an idea of this holiday show based on Smuin’s choreography, please look at my review from 2006: http://www.sfbaytimes.com/article_p.php?article_id=5906
The Christmas Ballet plays through December 24 at Novellus Theater in Yerba Buena Center, 701 Mission Street, San Francisco. Tickets ($20 to $62) are available online at http://www.ybca.org/tickets/production/view.aspx?id=11818 or by phone at 415.978.2787. Find the complete schedule at www.smuinballet.org.
In two acts he blended classical with sexy. "The Classical Christmas" is dressed in white and danced to timeless seasonal music ranging from carols to Elvis to klezmer. "The Cool Christmas" is red hot and sassy, danced to new holiday favorites. As always, there is new choreography with surprises. This year’s edition includes new choreography from acclaimed Choreographer in Residence Amy Seiwert and Smuin Ballet Master Amy London in an always-changing feast of holiday fun.
To get an idea of this holiday show based on Smuin’s choreography, please look at my review from 2006: http://www.sfbaytimes.com/article_p.php?article_id=5906
The Christmas Ballet plays through December 24 at Novellus Theater in Yerba Buena Center, 701 Mission Street, San Francisco. Tickets ($20 to $62) are available online at http://www.ybca.org/tickets/production/view.aspx?id=11818 or by phone at 415.978.2787. Find the complete schedule at www.smuinballet.org.