Michael Smuin

Mr Smuin’s contribution delighted me once again tonight, as I watched “The Cotton Club”. Killer dance numbers combining storytelling, district characters, and classic moves. Tip of the iceberg from a great talent.

I just found out today that Michael Smuin died 10 years ago! I loved his work with the SF Ballet, and when he was forced out, I cancelled my season subscription. His choreography was brilliant, and had a lot to do with my being such a tremendous ballet fan. I lost track of him when my family moved from California for some years, but I always remembered his works with love. I'm so sad, and feel somewhat guilty, that I never knew he passed away. He was such a great artist, his dance and his...

Michael Smuin will always be a great example of love,pasion,
dedication and discipline for dancers and will live for always in our minds and in our hearts,he was my
inspiring teacher few times,he never knew,Michael Smuin rest in Peace.

The absence of your presence in the theatre is massive and vast, yet your dancers do your legacy proud.

You worked in the worlds of dance, theatre, film, television, and music, and wherever you were at work, you knew how to entertain an audience.

You were my mentor, and my great friend for 30 years. Thank you for all you gave to me, to your family, to your audiences and to this world. May you continue to entertain your audiences in the next...

For all the wonderful, wonderful memories for over 20 years, thank you so much! With deepest sympathy to those who must go on without you.

Condolences to Michael's families - both personal and artistic.

The hole left by your absence is mammoth. Words can't decribe how this all feels without you. Boss - we all miss you so much.

Well Michael, your tenure at SFB all those years gave me great joy. It was wonderful to see you in Missoula and the new company perform for your 60th birthday. It brought great memories of those
years, the good and the crazy. Going to Washington D.C. to experience the SFB performance at Kennedy Center of "Song for Dead Warriors" and the acceptance by that audience. I wish I had been able to see your tribute to Bill King and Nancy. We miss them as we will be missing you. Our thoughts...

I am shocked and saddened to learn of Michael's death. San Francisco and the dance community in particular are poorer for this loss. I first met Michael when he became co-director of the San Francisco Ballet. Jim and I always supported him after the tumultuous events of his leave taking. My thoughts are with Paula and with Shane.