Smuin s ‘Christmas Ballet’ closes Thursday Written by Los Altos Town Crier Report
The live performances are over, but recorded versions of Smuin’s first virtual edition of its annual “The Christmas Ballet” will be offered today and Thursday.
Featuring classical ballet and contemporary numbers, the online show highlights time-honored favorites and surprises set to holiday tunes, incorporating ballet, tap, jazz and swing.
Two programs
Programs A and B include a variety of livestreamed performances by different pods of Smuin artists dancing classic Christmas ballet works, along with premieres from company artists and Smuin alumni Amy Seiwert, Rex Wheeler and Ben Needham-Wood, an Emmy-winning choreographer.