Dance

Established youth ballet company presents a mixed bill of classical and contemporary ballet, hip-hop, lyrical, and dances honoring Hispanic Heritage including salsa, tango, and cumbia

La Velada explores the meeting point between flamenco tradition and the present moment. Inspired by the legacy of flamenco and those who danced before her, Marta Gálvez transforms inherited movement and memory into a personal, contemporary expression-rooted in history yet unmistakably of today. Born in Córdoba, Gálvez began her flamenco training at age three and earned a degree in Spanish Dance from the Professional Dance Conservatory. She later studied on scholarship at the Andalusian Dance Center and has performed with leading companies including David Coria, María Pagés, Úrsula López, José Porcel, and Juan Carlos Avecilla. Her honors include the Outstanding Dancer Prize (2015) and the Young Flamenco Artists Award from the Provincial Council of Córdoba (2023). The City of Aventura proudly partners with FUNDarte to present this performance as part of the FL.Flamencos series co-presented with the Miami-Dade County Auditorium.

The Daniel Lewis Dance Sampler showcases a selection of Miami’s most dynamic companies and choreographers and the elite performers of New World School of the Arts Dance Division on one stage, featuring ballet to contemporary, modern to folkloric. In its 16th year, this annual performance highlights the artistry, excitement and diversity of South Florida’s dance landscape in a spectacular one-night-only showcase. Don’t miss this exciting preview of the season to come! Participating companies include Arts Ballet Theatre of Florida, Dimensions Dance Theatre of Miami, Dance NOW! Miami, Karen Peterson & Dancers, Pioneer Winter Collective, Syncopate Collective and New World School of the Arts. The Sampler is produced By Miami Dance Futures in collaboration with Dance NOW! Miami and New World School of the Arts.

Experience the mystery, romance, and haunting beauty of Dracula in this Miami premiere of Roberto Forleo's captivating full-length ballet, presented by Arts Ballet Theatre of Florida. Inspired by Bram Stoker's legendary tale, this powerful production brings the iconic vampire to life through dramatic choreography, striking theatrical imagery, and an evocative musical score. Blending classical ballet with contemporary expression, Dracula explores the timeless struggle between love, temptation, and the eternal battle between darkness and light. Presented as a special one-program evening, this immersive theatrical event offers audiences an unforgettable experience unlike any other in Arts Ballet Theatre of Florida's season. Presented in celebration of the Halloween season, patrons are encouraged to embrace the spirit of the evening by attending in elegant, Gothic, Victorian, or Halloween-inspired costumes, becoming part of the mysterious world of Dracula and adding to the atmosphere of this unique theatrical event. Filled with suspense, passion, and breathtaking dancing, Dracula promises an extraordinary evening of ballet and theatrical storytelling that will leave audiences spellbound.

Arts Ballet Theatre of Florida opens its 2026–2027 season with an inspiring evening celebrating the beauty, elegance, and artistic diversity of ballet. This exciting program features internationally acclaimed choreography, beloved classical masterpieces, and contemporary works performed by the company's exceptional artists. The evening includes Vicente Nebrada's Pentimento, the exhilarating Spring Waters by Asaf Messerer, Maestro Vladimir Issaev's Four Seasons, and the return of Corpus by Lusian Hernandez, an expressive contemporary work first introduced during the pandemic and now returning for a broader audience. The program concludes with Arts Ballet Theatre of Florida's first presentation of the magnificent Raymonda Grand Pas, Marius Petipa's celebrated classical masterpiece set to Alexander Glazunov's glorious score. Renowned for its regal elegance, brilliant virtuosity, and breathtaking ensemble dancing, it provides a spectacular finale to an unforgettable evening. From contemporary expression to the timeless grandeur of classical ballet, Program I – Classical and Neo-Classical Ballets showcases the artistry, versatility, and excellence that have become the hallmark of Arts Ballet Theatre of Florida.

Miami City Ballet opens its 26/27 Season with a sparkling mixed bill that weaves together classical brilliance, jazzy elegance, and an electrifying world premiere! The program kicks off with George Balanchine’s Allegro Brillante—a kinetic burst of technical precision and youthful exuberance that defined his neoclassical style. Then follows a world premiere by former MCB Principal Dancer Patricia Delgado, marking a homecoming for an artist whose roots in Miami have blossomed into a career defined by her highly tuned musicality. Ending the evening with a bang, the company premiere of Jerome Robbins’ seminal work N.Y. Export: Opus Jazz infuses the improvisational spirit of American jazz into classic ballet vocabulary. Join us for a curated evening that honors ballet’s lineage while embracing the thrill of new artistic synergy. Ballets in this Program

Learn how to salsa in a free and fun class for beginners of all ages! Without a doubt, any time you spend in Miami will involve salsa music, so why not learn how to dance to it? Join us in the Freedom Tower's Knight Skylight Gallery for MOAD Moves: Salsa Workshop with Michelle Gonzalez de la Cruz. In this beginner-friendly class, instructor de la Cruz will teach attendees the fundamentals of salsa footwork and timing. Once everyone is comfortable with the basics, the class will then enjoy putting it all together, practicing the moves in a fun and supportive environment. Perfect for all ages, the class is open to the public and free to attend. Attendees may park for free at MDC's Parking Lot 1, located on the south side of the Freedom Tower. The Museum of Art and Design (MOAD) at MDC may document the event, including its attendees. By entering the area, and/or participating in the event, you consent to the recording and its use in any form.

Performance showcasing the progress our students have made Ballet technique in the Vaganova Method, Contemporary, Character and Flamenco. With a renowned faculty specialized on the Russian Vaganova Method, Arts Ballet Theatre of Florida concludes the Summer Intensive Program of Russian technique, attended by dozens of young dancers from the United States and other countries who auditioned to be part of the Intensive Summer Program. For 28 years, the Arts Ballet Theatre of Florida, located in North Miami Beach, has been offering this important outreach educational program led by Maestro Vladimir Issaev. The end of the Summer program will take place at the Littman Theater, where our dedicated and talented dancers will present excerpts of La Esmeralda , showcasing the most significant variations and adagios as well as Character, Flamenco and Contemporary dances. Truly beautiful! Looking forward to have a full theater applauding the passion, hard work and commitment our teachers, students and their support group dedicated to make the 2026 Summer Intensive a fruitful learning experience. With the support of Miami Dade Department of Cultural Affairs, The Miami Children Trust and the Florida Arts & Culture.

Join AileyCamp Miami as it celebrates its 18th anniversary season with a culminating presentation featuring ballet, jazz, modern, West African and spoken word performed by AileyCampers. AileyCamp Miami is a free, six-week, full-scholarship summer day-camp program for students ages 11 to 14 currently enrolled in a Miami-Dade County Public Middle School. Using dance as a vehicle for developing self-esteem, creative expression and imagination, AileyCamp Miami at the Arsht is offered in partnership with the Alvin Ailey Dance Foundation. Admission to this performance is free. However, first-access passes are required.

Experience an eclectic dance program showcasing national and international guests, including modern and contemporary dance companies. Prepare for an exhilarating fusion of dance styles and music, featuring guest companies from all over the world. This event will serve as a preview of the full-length contemporary performances to come