“quite possibly is the Bay Area’s most original dance thinker, taking what some consider a dead language and using it as a 21st-century lingo to tell us something about who we are.”
— Rita Felciano, San Francisco Bay Guardian
Photo: ODC dancers in Amy Seiwert's "Witness" (2023), taken by Robbie Sweeny/ODC, costumes by Jamielyn Duggan, lighting by Alexander V. Nichols
Photo: BalletMet dancers Francesca Dugarte-Jordan and JD Hart in Amy Seiwert's "The Catch" (2023), costumes by Susan Roemer, lighting by Jayson M. Lawshee, photo by Jennifer Zmuda
Amy Seiwert's choreography is a captivating testament to the power of ballet to evolve and inspire.
With a foundation in classical ballet technique, Seiwert’s works go beyond tradition, inviting inclusivity, empathy, and innovation. By deftly challenging gender norms and weaving intricate musicality, Seiwert mesmerizes audiences and paves a path for ballet's future—one that beckons us to embrace diversity, take risks, and recognize the transformative power of dance.
Where to see Amy Seiwert’s work in 2024:
Feb. 16-18: Ballet Austin performing "Renaissance” at Long Center (Austin, TX)
Mar. 30: American Repertory Ballet performing “Sight Line” at Kaye Playhouse at Hunter College (New York)
Apr. 19: World premiere for Smuin Contemporary Ballet, “Mercury Soul,”Grace Cathedral (San Francisco, CA)
May 3-31: Smuin Contemporary Ballet performing “Broken Open” at Yerba Buena Center for the Arts, Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts, Walnut Creek's Lesher Center, & Carmel's Sunset Center (Bay Area, CA)
Jul. 9-14: Smuin Contemporary Ballet performing “Renaissance” at The Joyce Theatre (New York)
Contact
If you have any questions, requests for licensing or commissions, or inquiries about special projects, please email Amy Seiwert via this contact form.
Photo: Smuin dancer Terez Dean Orr in Amy Seiwert’s "French Kiss" (2023), Lighting by Jim French, Costumes by Susan Roemer, S-Curve Apparel & Design, Photo by Chris Hardy