Past Projects
Choreographers Showcase
September 19-20, 2026 | Multiple Times
PAul Dresher EnSemble | 2201 Poplar Oakland, CA
The Choreographers Showcase featured 11 Bay Area Choreographers chosen from several applicants. The purpose of this showcase was to give an opportunity to both established and emerging Bay Area choreographers to showcase their work. The goal was to help alleviate some of the expense and administration needed to present work to a live performance.
Saturday Program: September 19th 5:00pm & 7:00PM featured the following choreographers: Bethany Mitchell, Ria Fifield, Elizabeth Wiehe, Emma Andre, and Alice Hur
Sunday Program: September 20th 1:30pm & 3:30PM featured the following choreographers: Marie Meade-Tatum, Alyson Abriel, Eli Shi, Alyssa Mitchel, Barb Lankamp, and Tanya Bello
This evening is presented by BlackBox Studios and Halcyon Dance Project.
Smithereens Dance Salon
May 23, 2026 | 3:00pm & 6:30pm
PAul Dresher EnSemble | 2201 Poplar Oakland, CA
A mixed bill of contemporary dance featuring works by Oakland based choreographers Janice Garrett, ArVejon Jones, and Ryan Rouland Smith.
May 23rd performances are at 3:00pm and 6:30pm. Doors open 30 minutes prior to each scheduled performance time and will close 5 minutes after scheduled start time. No late seating.
Smithereens Dance Salon produces works by established and emerging choreographers with the goal of uplifting the presentation of contemporary dance in Oakland.
This evening is presented by BlackBox Studios and Halcyon Dance Project.
Photo by: Robbie Sweeney