Dance

The Daniel Lewis Dance Sampler showcases South Florida’s most dynamic companies and choreographers on one stage. The highly anticipated program features a curated group of nine works from six companies. The evening of short pieces and excerpts launches the season of dance in South Florida, with one performance only on Saturday, October 5, at 8:00 pm, at Miami's New World School of the Arts Dance Theater. Don’t miss this powerful season preview in its fourteenth season in Miami— this year also celebrating the 80th birthday of International Dance luminary Dr. Daniel Lewis. The Sampler highlights the artistry, excitement and diversity of Florida’s cultural landscape in a spectacular showcase of dance, from ballet to contemporary, modern to flamenco. Featured companies include Arts Ballet Theatre, Ballet Flamenco La Rosa, Dance NOW! Miami, Dimensions Dance Theatre of Miami, New World School of the Arts and Zest Collective.

Join us for an evening of new short-form work representing a broad cross section of the most exciting and diverse talent in Miami’s field of emerging performance artists. Don’t miss the latest from this year’s cohort: Arielle Francois, Junior Domingos, Lisa Kusanagi and Osmani Tellez, and Our Human Years!

Kick off the 24-25 season with the Arts Ballet Theatre of Florida as we present a stunning array of classical and neo-classical ballets. The evening begins with the electrifying "Una Danza Para Ti" by Vicente Nebrada, set to the vibrant music of Venezuelan composers Teresa Carreño, Ramón Delgado Palacios and J. M. Suárez: three references of the Venezuelan piano tradition. This high-energy, technically demanding piece for five couples promises to captivate and thrill our audience. Following this, our talented male dancers will take center stage in Vladimir Issaev’s "Vuelo," performed to Anton Arensky’s beautiful "Nocturne." After its successful premiere last season during the Men Who Dance Festival, this piece is set to enchant audiences once again with its powerful choreography. We will also present Alberto Méndez’s contemporary ballet "Eros’ Game", formerly titled Suite Generis. The Pas de Trois features a female dancer with two male dancers in what Méndez says "is a ballet with no story, just suggestions.” Set to the timeless music of George Frideric Handel and Franz Joseph Haydn. This ballet combines classical music with modern dance to explore themes of passion and love. The program concludes with the beloved classical ballet "Paquita", featuring choreography by Marius Petipa and music by Ludwig Minkus. Known for its exquisite technique and breathtaking corps de ballet work, "Paquita" is a timeless favorite that promises to leave the audience spellbound. Join us for an unforgettable evening of dance!

Experience a Unique Cultural Performance Join us for a captivating performance by Mexican artist Lukas Avendaño and Miami-based dancers that blends Mexican and Miami cultures. Through a two-year partnership, FUNDarte and Contenidos Artisticos present a unique contemporary dance performance, featuring stunning Everglades footage by Javier Labrador, nest installations, and the 'braiding' of a tree trunk (Bio’ngo) on stage by Celia Ledon. Enjoy beautiful set designs, costumes, and original music by Yissy Garcia in this multi-sensory experience. Don't miss this special cultural fusion!

Join AileyCamp Miami as it celebrates its 16th season with the culminating presentation “Legacy of Excellence,” featuring AileyCampers performing ballet, spoken word and jazz, modern and West African dance. AileyCamp Miami is funded in part by The Children’s Trust. The Children’s Trust is a dedicated source of revenue established by voter referendum to improve the lives of children and families in Miami-Dade County. To support AileyCamp Miami, click here. Admission is free but first-access passes are required and are now available. Reserve your free first-access passes today. Please note: First-access passes expire 15 minutes prior to the performance. First-access passes must be obtained for every member of your party regardless of age. There is a limit of four passes per household. Guests will be let in on a first-come, first-served basis.

Performance showcasing the progress our students have made Ballet technique in the Vaganova Method, Contemporary, Character and Flamenco.

The Tiger and the Brahmin – This popular fable from India tells the story of a trusting Brahmin who finds his kindness to a Tiger betrayed when the Tiger wants to eat him! The Brahmin seeks help from the Elephant and the Water Buffalo, but the clever Jackal outwits the Tiger and saves the Brahmin. This production features authentic Indian classical dance as well as traditional mudras (hand gestures from Indian classical dance that tell the story) and beautiful colorful costumes from India! Best for grades Pre-K – 4. Music on CD. 30 minutes in length.

MIAMI DANCES returns for the second year, to culminate the South Florida dance season with a celebratory finale of family-friendly, multi-genre and multi-cultural dance. The two performances include top SoFlo professional organizations and artists of various genres - from classical ballet to flamenco and everything in between. Come into a world of excitement, inspiration, skill and passion. The world of dance! When: Friday May 10 at 7:00pm Saturday May 11 at 7:00pm Running time is 2 hours (including post performance discussion) Where: Sandrell Rivers Theater 6103 NW 7th Ave Miami, FL 33127 Tickets: $15 https://tickets.ftfshows.com/TheatreManager/1/tmEvent/tmEvent1107.html

Out In The Tropics is a yearly international performing arts series featuring daring and innovative artists that address issues of Gender Politics, Sexuality, and LGBTQIA+ identity. In an empty locker room, two men play with movement, an analogue radio and tiny shorts. In “Un Poyo Rojo,” athletic bodies of Luciano Rosso and Alfonso Barón move fluently from wrestling to dance, acrobatics to physical comedy in an irresistible distortion of the expectations of manhood. A funny, raw, playful hour interspersed with competitiveness and camaraderie, as well as seduction and sabotage, showcases the best Argentinian contemporary dance.

Centro Cultrual Español & Miami-Dade County Auditorium present FlamenGO 2024 with Paula Rodriguez Flamenco Company. The dancer will perform for the first time in Miami with her show El latir del mantón. "El latir del Mantón" is a show where singing, guitar, and percussion accompany the dancer on a sensory journey that only flamenco can create, to turn this show into an hour of magic and genuinely Spanish art. The dancer who won the first prize in the modality of “Desplante” in the International Flamenco Festival of Cante de las Minas is accompanied on Stage by the outstanding flamenco singer José del Calli, also winner in 2022 of the first prize of “Seguirillas” in the prestigious festival.