Event Title:

Organization:

  Performing Arts

  Oakland

Start Date:

  5/1/2026

End Date:

  5/2/2026

Start Time:

  7:30 PM

End Time:

  3:30 PM

Event Info: 

  May 1 - 2, Fri 7:30pm, Sat 2pm

Future Forward is grounded in history while looking boldly ahead. 'Hearts Suite' is an excerpt from founder Michael Smuin's masterpiece set to the songs of Edith Piaf. Based on a concept and scenario written by Raquel Bitton and originally choreographed for San Francisco Ballet in 1986, the suite has not been seen since 2015. Kate Skarpetowska's 'Sextette,' a joyful piece set to the music of J.S. Bach, also returns.

Two world premieres cement Smuin's ongoing commitment to new work. Artistic Director Amy Seiwert creates her 15th ballet, featuring the music of indie-rock star Lucy Dacus. And Andrea Schermoly, formerly of Nederlands Dans Theater, brings her cinematic and athletic choreography to her first piece for the company. Don't miss this final program of the season!

Friday, May 1 at 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, May 2 at 2 p.m.

https://www.smuinballet.org/events/future-forward/

Location:

  Lesher Center for the Arts

Room:

Address:

  1601 Civic Drive

Phone:

  415-912-1899

City:

  Walnut Creek

State/Province:

  CA