“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 2025/26:
September 12-October 5: Smuin Ballet presents “A Long Night,” in their “Extremely Close” program at Yerba Buena Center for the Arts in San Francisco, Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts, & Walnut Creek's Lesher Center.
March 6-8: Boulder Ballet presents “By Any Other Name” in their “Rebels and Innovators” program at the Dairy Arts Center.
April 17-May 17: Smuin Ballet presents a Seiwert world premiere in their “Future Forward” program at The Cowell Theater in San Francisco, Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts, & Walnut Creek's Lesher Center
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