Dance

Experience the energy, passion, and artistry of dancer through SPEAK LIFE: The Spoken Word is Dance. In partnership with Dance Empire, this fun, exciting showcase celebrates the power of movement as a voice for expression, storytelling and growth and features young performers ages 3 and up.

Experience the electrifying fusion of Irish dance, music, theater, and cinema. Celtic Throne II: Psalter of Ireland is an epic journey exploring the ancient origins of Ireland. This trailblazing new show tells the story of Ollav Fola, the legendary Irish sage and legislator who carried the legacy of one of the world’s greatest kings to the British Isles. Brought to life by a cast of more than 40 performers, including live musicians, Celtic Throne II dazzles with Irish dance, stunning costumes, cinematic storytelling, and elaborate visual design. Don’t miss the opportunity to experience the revolutionary new Irish dance show capturing the hearts of audiences all over the world!

The Cultural Center of Spain and the Miami-Dade County Auditorium "Away from Home Series" present FlamenGO 2026. With Málaga-born flamenco dancer Irene Lozano, "La Chiqui de Málaga" Las mujeres que habitan en mí. Las mujeres que habitan en mí (The Women Who Live in Me) is an intimate and personal work in which Irene Lozano traces, through flamenco dance, music, and poetry, an emotional journey exploring the several feminine identities residing within her, the woman she has been, the woman she aspires to be, and the woman who remained silent. In this innermost and passionate performance, La Chiqui engages audiences in a soulful and powerful journey.

Mark Twain’s Jumping Frog of Calaveras County – Beloved American author Mark Twain’s hilarious classic short story comes to life through dance. Smiley, the gambler, bets his frog can out-jump any frog in Calaveras County; but the mysterious stranger has something up his sleeve! The story is told through Mark Twain’s prose, bluegrass and country music, colorful costumes and high-jumping dance movement. A must-see for students studying American literature! Best for grades 5-9. 1 narrator, 4 dancers

Mark Twain’s Jumping Frog of Calaveras County – Beloved American author Mark Twain’s hilarious classic short story comes to life through dance. Smiley, the gambler, bets his frog can out-jump any frog in Calaveras County; but the mysterious stranger has something up his sleeve! The story is told through Mark Twain’s prose, bluegrass and country music, colorful costumes and high-jumping dance movement. A must-see for students studying American literature! Best for grades 5-9. 1 narrator, 4 dancers

Join choreographer and educator Marisol Blanco for an immersive Afro-Cuban folk dance experience presented as part of MOAD Moves in the Knight Skylight Gallery at the Freedom Tower. Accompanied by three live percussionists and a vocalist, participants will be guided through traditional movements rooted in the cultural and spiritual practices of the Afro-Cuban dance. This interactive session offers a unique opportunity to connect with rhythm, history, and embodied storytelling through dance. Marisol Blanco is a performing artist, choreographer, and dance and music educator with over 30 years of experience dedicated to artistic practice and community engagement. Blanco holds a Masters at Cuba’s prestigious Higher Institute of Art (ISA) and recently completed her second Master of Fine Arts in Choreography at the Linda Berry Stein College of Fine Arts at Jacksonville University. Her work centers on preserving and sharing Afro-Cuban cultural traditions through performance and education. Admission to the Freedom Tower exhibitions and galleries following the class is included with your RSVP. Event attendees may park for free in the MDC garage at 500 NE Second Avenue, between NE Fifth and NE Sixth Streets. 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.

An immersive evening of live performance and improvisation, where nothing is fixed and everything unfolds in real time. Directed by choreographer Alexey Taran alongside filmmaker Carla Forte, the 305 International Improv Fest celebrates improvisation across performance and film. This special Miami program brings together artists working across disciplines in a dynamic and unpredictable creative space, exploring risk, immediacy, and the poetic potential of improvisation. Part of the festival’s 10th edition, unfolding across Miami and Costa Rica, the event highlights international collaboration and the intersection of dance, film, and live experimentation. Limited seating. Black box experience.

Based on Lord Byron’s 1814 romantic poem Le Corsaire, Le Corsaire Suite is a curated selection of the ballet’s most celebrated moments, featuring dazzling excerpts such as Le Jardin Animé, the Pas d’Esclave, and the legendary Le Corsaire Pas de Deux, one of classical ballet’s most iconic showpieces

Age Appropriateness: 14+
 

Join us for a flamenco performance to celebrate the progress of our Flamenco students. This family-friendly concert showcasing our tiniest “Flamencas” through our advanced. It will be hard to stay in your seat as the dancers pull you in with fire and passion!