Dance

FIREBIRD: A new production by Arts Ballet Theatre of Florida on Stravinsky's brilliant score, Firebird returns by popular demand. The ballet tells the tale of a magical firebird that helps a heroic prince rescue a beautiful princess from Katscheii, a sinister evil force. Stravinsky's masterpiece includes the Firebird's exuberant dance followed by variations based on Russian folksongs, the beautiful Round of the Princesses, Katschei's rhythmic dance, and a romantic lullaby. Fantastic costumes designed by Jorge Gallardo, new sets by Jim Hammond, and gorgeous backdrops by designer Elena Bondarenko, along with magical special effects, fulfill this wonderful production with choreography by Vladimir Issaev.

What is the best way for one of Florida’s premier contemporary dance companies to celebrate their 25th anniversary with resilience and panache? An exciting season finale of course, as Dance NOW Miami brings audiences their Program III, featuring the world premiere of “Terra Mia | My Land.” This deep dive into company Artistic Co-Director Diego Salterini’s Italian roots will be on stage Saturday, May 10, at the Aventura Arts & Cultural Center, with additional repertory works, including an excerpt of “Bridges NOT Walls” and “Court Dance.”

The Celestial Dance of India: a Night of Odissi Classical Dance featuring Rudrakshya Foundation Odissi, a traditional dance from from Odiya, India is renowned as some of the finest in the world due to its unbroken connection to ancient spiritual art. For millenia dancers protrayed epic poems and stories in temples. In recent times, these temple arts have become available to the public mesmerizing and inspiring the masses. For this event, Rudrakshya Foundation are traveling to Miami specifically from India. They will perform scenes from the classic Indian poem Gita Govinda composed by Sri Jayadeva Goswami in the 1100s. Sacred Vedic Arts will also exhibit famed spiritual artist Srimati Syamarani Dasi's line drawings and paintings to further illustrate the tales told by the dance. Rudrakshya foundation is recognized in India and across the globe as one of the finest dance troupes of Indian classical dance. Hailing from the eastern coastal region of Odisha India, their lifetime of dedicated devotional storytelling and rigorous practice is woven into a beautiful tapestry of movement aimed as transforming and uplifting the hearts of the audience. Sacred Vedic Arts is a 501(c)3 nonprofit supporting the arts, education, and community service, operating completely on donations founded by visionary artist and master of bhakti yoga, Srimati Syamarani didi . All ticket sales support their soceity enriching programs.

Bailaora Soy will delight with pure Flamenco music and dance, in a range of rhythms and styles that will take you through dramatic, soulful, joyous, sensual and passionate moods with the gorpgeous vocals, electrifying footwork, and all of the grace and beauty that has made Flamenco an inspiration to writers, poets musicians, composers, choreographers, painters, sculptors and audiences for centuries.

Arts Ballet Theatre of Florida’s 24/25 season culminates in a breathtaking Spring Gala, blending the enchanting worlds of ballet and opera. This exquisite program opens with “Harlequinade," a lively one-act ballet originally choreographed by Marius Petipa to the music of Riccardo Drigo, then we present excerpts from Vladimir Issaev’s "La Favorita" from Donizetti’s beloved opera as this ballet seamlessly integrates into the operatic narrative. We will also showcase "Markitanka" (La Vivandière), choreographed by Saint Leon to the delightful music of Cesare Pugni, and the highlight of the evening is the exquisite pas de deux from "La Traviata," set to Giuseppe Verdi’s iconic score. Join us for an operatic journey through dance, where the worlds of ballet and opera intertwine to create an unforgettable evening. Our Spring Gala promises to captivate and enchant, celebrating the enduring power and beauty of these timeless art forms

Youth Ballet company and school presenting ballet classics, as well as flamenco and hip-hop pieces.

Virtuoso performers Patricia Guerrero and Alfonso Losa throw away the rule book to explore personal connection. Guerrero draws geometric figures with her dance. She dismantles her movements and re-creates them. Losa develops new schemes without breaking the mold, builds without deconstructing and stays true to his roots. Alter Ego is flamenco stripped bare. It is pure passion, visceral movement and unfettered exploration.

Born in Frankfurt and raised in Ogíjares, a small town in Granada, Eva Yerbabuena is considered “a visionary and masterful dancer” (The Guardian) who is “touched by greatness” (The Times) and embodies “the type of once-in-a-generation artist” (The Independent). Her work draws on the teachings of artists such as Enrique “El Canastero,” Angustillas “La Mona,” Mariquilla, Mario Maya and Juan García, who taught her choreography and movement in Cuba. In 2001, Yerbabuena was invited by Pina Bausch to dance in Wuppertal, Germany with Mikhail Baryshnikov, Marie-Claude Pietragalla and Ana Laguna. In 1998, at only 28 years old, Yerbabuena created her own company. Since then, she has choreographed a dozen shows and been recognized around the world.

In this new show, Manuel Liñán seeks sustenance through emotion and flesh, a journey to discover humanity’s need for connection. Featuring 12 artists onstage, the performance aims to create an atmosphere of desire, fantasy, provocation and intimacy.

• Prokofiev and Ravel: Enjoy a captivating evening with a mixed bill celebrating Sergei Prokofiev and Maurice Ravel. The program includes "The Tale of the Stone Flower," "Classic Symphony," "Romeo & Juliet" and "Bole-RO," blending neoclassical and contemporary elements to create a spellbinding performance.