Dance

"If ballet aims for the ethereal, hiplet, generally danced to pop music, is more concerned with earthiness. It has soulfulness, too; while the lower half of the body can be sharp and percussive, the upper half — how the arms connect with the back — conveys a natural flow" - NY Times

SHOW DESCRIPTION

Dimensions features the long anticipated world premieres of “Preludes”, by Ariel Rose - a neoclassical work inspired by the piano compositions of by Latin Grammy nominated composer & pianist Jorge Mejia, and “DECO: Danzón of Eclectic Cultural Origin” - a tremendous artistic collaboration showcasing Art Deco inspired contemporary choreography by Kevin Jenkins, brilliant costuming by award winning designer Andrea Spiridonakou, and magnificent architectural scenic design by the outstanding Haitian-American artist Edouard Duval-Carrie. Also on the program, the world premiere of “Landscapes” by South Florida choreographer Donna Murray, a statement on love inspired by a collection of poems written by Lani Scozzari.

Ballet Flamenco La Rosa (BFLR), an international flamenco dance company based in Miami, and made up of professional dancers and musicians from Spain, the U.S. and Latin America, announces the premiere of its latest Pure Flamenco work Camino Flamenco. The performance will take place on Saturday, November 13, 2021 at 8 PM and Sunday, November 14, 2021 at 3 PM at The Koubek Center in Miami, Florida. Led by the world-renowned master teacher, choreographer, soloist and Artistic Director Ilisa Rosal, BFLR presents the captivating and earthy power of authentic Flamenco dance at its best. With its breathtaking footwork, precise technique and powerful spirit, the performances are at once voluptuous and ethereal, rough and sophisticated, a restrained and impassioned – making it a deep and potent language of expression. This production will incorporate live music, created and performed by guitarist Andres Vadin and singer Jose Cortes to collaborate with the dancers and choreographers Irene “La Chiqui de Málaga”, Mayelú Perez, Sandra Baras and “La Emi”, who will also be teaching Master classes in Bata de Cola, Castanets and Classical Spanish Dance at Ballet Flamenco La Rosa Studios November 1-7.

Join the Armour Dance Theater and New World School of the Arts in the joyous return of the Nutcracker Ballet. This full length production is an annual tradition and favorite for audience members from 2 to 102! With sweeping music by Tchaikovsky, rich costumes, grand scenery and a cast of 150, you will leave the theater humming and waltzing!

Siempre Flamenco will take their emotionally charged art to the Banyan Bowl Stage for one night only along with the full company of seven talented musicians and dancers. Experience the deepest feeling of Flamenco Song as it blends with the intricate fury of dance in a unique concert that will exhilarate and delight both young and old alike.

edric, a native of Miami, Fl. He is the inspiration behind Live in Color Dance Collective, a culturally diverse dance company. Through his jazzy, cutting edge, energetic footwork, arm throwing and high stepping style, Zedric Keith Bembry has brought flavor to the Hip Hop industry creating a new dance rave all his own, “Urban phunk”. For Zedric , movement is life. His strong dedication to the art of dance is parallel to his dedication to the communities he serves. Reflections on his teenage years propels him to spread the joy of dance to young people as a positive alternative to many of the ills that the streets offer. In 2010 he was chosen for front cover of The Greater Miami & The Beaches Visitors Guide. "You can't help but move when Miami is in your soul".

FUNDarte and the Miami-Dade County Auditorium present De Paso, by Casa Patas Flamenco Foundation & Conservatory featuring Sara Pérez and Rubén Puertas on Saturday, November 6th at 8:00 p.m. and Sunday, November 7th at 3:00 p.m. at Mid-Stage at Miami-Dade County Auditorium (2901 W Flagler St., Miami, FL 33135). Dancer and choreographer Sara Pérez makes her Miami premiere with a stunningly precise new work, De Paso (Along the Way), which reveals the choreographic virtuosity of this rising star in the realm of contemporary Flamenco. In a theatrical duet with firebrand dancer Rubén Puertas, De Paso employs the remarkable song, guitar, and percussion talents of four musicians as part of a dance work that uses the language of Flamenco to express the allure of the unknown, the fear of failure, and the joy of sharing life’s journey with others. Inspired by the verses of the popular Flamenco “cante” (song), De Paso is a performance that is about the road that we take on our journey through the world; it is about the points of encounter where different lives, temperaments, and feelings interrelate.

Celebrating the tenacity and creativity of Florida's dancers and choreographers, the 11th annual Daniel Lewis Dance Sample will showcase a curated group of eight works, featuring some of the best Florida has to offer, with Culture Shock tickets for the Sunday Oct 31show at 4 pm at Miami's NWSA Dance Theater. Companies and choreographers are Arts Ballet Theatre of Florida, Ballet Flamenco la Rosa, Ballet Vero Beach, Maya Billig, Dance NOW! Miami, Karen Peterson and Dancers, New World Dance Ensemble, and Sandra Portal Andreu. The theater will be following federal, state and local public health regulations and guidance about COVID-19 with masking. The Sampler is presented by Miami Dance Futures and the Florida Dance Education Organization, in collaboration with New World School of the Arts, Duncan Theater Palm Beach State College, and Dance NOW! Additional shows for the general public on Friday, October 29 at 8 pm at Lake Worth's Duncan Theater, and Saturday October 30 at 8 pm and at New World.

This is a free event presented by the City of Miami Beach and The Rhythm Foundation Arts in The Park Series. Please RSVP to receive more communication on this event. A glittering evening of sizzling and fiery dancing by Peter London Global Dance Company dancers. The program features Peter London's Urban Serengeti, a colorful explosion of a jazzed-up contemporary Afro Caribbean explosion of movement and color in magnificent carnival costumes dance, to award-winning Jazz musician, composer, arranger and band leader Etienne Charles' Creole Soul. London's riveting solo, Mali Soul, danced by guest artist Leon Cobb (former soloist with PLGDC and dancer with the Martha Graham Dance Company, the Jose Limon Dance Company and MOMIX) Aaron Lopez's mercurial solo performance of London's Roses for Women and Gentry Isaiah George's One Stolen Kiss, commissioned by PLGDC in 2015, and performed by Deja Darbonne, Rafael del Vizo and Aaron Lopez.

Snowflakes, sugarplums, naughty little boys, and magical dolls! The charm of the Holidays fascinates all audiences as Arts Ballet Theatre of Florida presents the classic ballet "The Nutcracker" to Tchaikovsky's popular score based on the tale of Ernest Hoffman. The critically acclaimed performance is choreographed and directed by renowned Ballet Master Vladimir Issaev. This awarded professional company features their own ballet stars performing the principal roles, as well as a community cast made up of local character artists and children. The engaging choreography- from the fun of the party scene- to the harrowing battle scene- to the enchanting kingdom of the sweets- is guaranteed to entertain any age. The Nutcracker is not only the most popular ballet enjoyed by audiences around the world during this time of the year but it also serves as an introduction to ballet for young audiences.