Marin Ballet Competitors

The mission of San Francisco Ballet is to shape ballet’s future by creating works of uncompromising excellence, identifying and developing extraordinary talent, and serving as a catalyst for cultural transformation. We blend innovation with accountability, local roots with global resonance, creating experiences that shift perspectives and inspire bold creativity across generations. Interested in working with us? Visit https://www.sfballet.org/about/employment for current opportunities!

Alonzo King LINES Ballet is comprised of an internationally renowned contemporary ballet company, three education programs that serve pre-professional dancers, and a dance center that provides adult drop-in classes for all levels. The LINES Ballet mission is to nurture dynamic artistry and the development of authentic creative expression in dance, through collaboration, performance, and education. We accomplish our mission by: 1. Supporting visionary choreographer Alonzo King in creating works of illuminating beauty and sharing them with audiences around the world. 2. Cultivating the gifts of developing dancers through our educational programs. 3. Providing 80-100 classes per week for the community at the Dance Center. 4. Offering outreach activities to a variety of communities, both locally and nationally.

Smuin pushes the boundaries of contemporary ballet within a distinctly modern style to engage and inspire diverse audiences throughout the San Francisco Bay Area and nationally. - Advances the unique and lasting vision of founder Michael Smuin. - Combines classical ballet training, technique, and artistry with uncommon physicality and expression. - Offers audiences an experience of ballet that is entertaining, evocative and original. We are committed to sharing our passion for dance through performance and outreach.