After the company’s traditional November and December performances of Michael Smuin’s “The Christmas Ballet,” its “Dance Series 2” is slated to open April 25 with a world premiere by ...

As it happens, neither Michael Smuin’s early, musty “Starshadows” nor Annabelle Lopez Ochoa’s ill-conceived “Tupelo Tornado” delivered as the two works at the center of the program did.

Michael Smuin's singular philosophy to create pieces, which merge the diverse vocabularies of classical ballet and contemporary dance has served as the Company's touchstone since its inception.

Best Choreography: Michael Smuin won. Best Costume Design: Tony Walton was nominated but did not win. Best Direction of a Musical: Jerry Zaks was nominated but did not win. Best Lighting Design ...