Smuin Ballet's Spring Program
Yerba Buena Center for the Arts Novellus Theater (700 Howard St. San Francisco, CA 94103)
- Full Price:
- $56.00
- Our Price:
- $29.50*
* Additional fees apply.
All offers for Smuin Ballet's Spring Program have expired.
The last date listed for Smuin Ballet's Spring Program was Sunday May 16, 2010 / 2:00pm.
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51 Goldstar Member Reviews
Chouxie
The first revival of one of Smuin's classics was great classical with a touch of whimsy, and petit mort was stunning. The last section left a little wanting though, but I'll always be a fan :)Written on May 28 2010
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cherylpenn
Really enjoyed every aspect of this performance. It was far more physical, fast-paced than I thought it would be. The choreography and music made the experience along with the superb strength and agility of the dancers. Don't miss it.Written on May 26 2010
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Wendi
Everyone loved it! Even Dad enjoyed it! Petite Mort was stunning! So glad we came!Written on May 10 2010
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RWprof
Beautiful! Our favorite was the French Twist. Fun, innovative, and clever. A thoroughly enjoyable program altogether.Written on May 17 2010
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More Information About Smuin Ballet's Spring Program
Website
http://www.smuinballet.org/go/default/
Description
Smuin Ballet concludes its 2009/2010 season with an invigorating spring program consisting of three enthralling, high-energy ballets—visual stunner Petite Mort, passionate Songs of Mahler, and the striking French Twist.
European choreographer Jirí Kylián’s breathtaking Petite Mort, which pairs six men and six women with six fencing foils, set to two of Mozart’s most beautiful piano concertos, marks a significant collaboration for Smuin Ballet. Petite Mort encompasses Kylian’s trademark grace and inventiveness in a roundelay in which aggression, sexuality, vulnerability, tenderness, and harmony all play a part. Smuin Ballet will be the first Bay Area company to perform this jewel by Kylián, one of the most inventive and daring choreographers at work today and for many years the driving force behind Nederlands Dans Theater. Continuing the program is Michael Smuin’s Songs of Mahler, a vivid ballet that flows through a range of emotions from playful to dramatic and passionate. Rounding out what will be a remarkable program is rising star choreographer Ma Cong’s fast and flirtatious piece French Twist set to five musical selections by French composer Hugues Le Bars. Currently a principal dancer at Tulsa Ballet, Cong was named one of Dance Magazine’s “Top 25 to Watch” in 2006 and created French Twist at the National Choreographers Initiative in the summer of 2008.
About the Ticket Supplier: Smuin Ballet
Smuin Ballet was founded in 1994 by the renowned choreographer Michael Smuin, formerly the Director of San Francisco Ballet. Beyond their regular seasonal performances, the Smuin Ballet dancers engage in a wide range of special projects, including appearing in three films: A Walk in the Clouds, The Fantasticks and George Lucas' 1996 Return of the Jedi, Special Edition.