Salle: Palace of Fine Arts Theatre, San Francisco

Smuin Contemporary American Ballet presents a trio of works ranging from the sublime to the eclectic in the company’s 2016-17 opening program.

Smuin Ballet's open their 21st season with a Serenade you've heard but never seen, Smuin's Cuban-infused classic, Frankie and Johnny, and Amy Seiwert's compelling Objects of Curiosity.

San Francisco’s dance performance pickings are sparse in September, for such a cultured, cosmopolitan city, amid the seasonal return of the symphony and the opera. Thank goodness for October and the Smuin Ballet, which provides hungry-for-dance patrons with a feast of a performance. This year Smuin Ballet celebrates its 20th anniversary season.