Smuin Ballet presents Dance Series 01

Smuin launches its 23rd Season September 23-October 2, 2016 with the Bay Area tour of Dance Series 01. The program features a world premiere by acclaimed choreographer Garrett Ammon set to Mozart’s “Sinfonia Concertante for Violin, Viola and Orchestra.” The meshing of this classic score with Ammon’s contemporary and adventurous movements is expected to dazzle and delight. Also on the program is the Bay Area’s first look at Stanton Welch’s critically praised piece Indigo, which examines the vagaries of romantic relationships as four couples come together, fall in love, fight, and exchange partners. Set to music by Antonio Vivaldi, Indigo is a spectacular showcase for the technique, strength, and athleticism of Smuin’s dancers. Rounding out the bill is the return of Michael Smuin’s timely Stabat Mater, a powerful response to the events of 9/11, which was called “one of the most beautiful ballets of the choreographer’s career” by the San Francisco Chronicle. Set to composer Antonín Dvořák’s same-titled work based on the sorrowful 13th century hymn “Stabat Mater Dolorosa,” the ballet evokes the timeless message of love, loss, and eternal hope. It is presented by Smuin in observance of the 15th anniversary of this most significant event of the new century, with a message of hope in the face of challenges.

Shows:

September 23-24, 2016

8:00 pm Friday

2:00 pm Saturday

Where:

Lesher Center for the Arts

3301 Lyon Street, Walnut Creek, CA 94596

Tickets: Single tickets $52-$68 (Available August 1)

Additional information can be found at smuinballet.org or by calling (925) 943-7469.