Dance

INTERNATIONAL BALLET FESTIVAL CONTEMPORARY PERFORMANCE I Friday, August 6 / 8:00 pm Seminole Theatre (Homestead) 18 N Krome Ave, Homestead, FL 33030 International Ballet Festival of Miami Contemporary Performance I featuring national and international guest modern and contemporary dance companies representing Colombia, Switzerland and USA, presenting an exciting and eclectic mix of dance styles and music on Friday, August 6 / 8:00 pm. at Seminole Theatre in Homestead Fl. The XXVI International Ballet Festival of Miami that will take place from July 24 through Aug. 15/2021. The Festival consists of various gala performances bringing to Miami-Dade and Broward Counties over 100 Principal Dancers from the best companies around the world. The Festival has also evolved into a multidisciplinary event, presenting a rare Dance Films Series, cutting edge Art Exhibits Inspired by Dance, Book Presentations, Workshops and Master Classes and three weekends of performances LIVE at several Theaters and live streamed through our website TICKETS AND INFO: www.internationalballetfestival.org

INTERNATIONAL BALLET FESTIVAL ON THE STREETS Thursday, August 5 / 8:00 pm (FREE Event) Lincoln Rd. Mall / Miami Beach International Ballet Festival of Miami Contemporary Performance on the Streets featuring national and international guest modern and contemporary dance companies representing Colombia, Switzerland and USA, presenting an exciting and eclectic mix of dance styles and music on Thursday, August 5 / 8:00 pm. at Lincoln Rd. (Euclid Circle) Miami Beach. Free Event. The XXVI International Ballet Festival of Miami that will take place from July 24 through Aug. 15/2021. The Festival consists of various gala performances bringing to Miami-Dade and Broward Counties over 100 Principal Dancers from the best companies around the world. The Festival has also evolved into a multidisciplinary event, presenting a rare Dance Films Series, cutting edge Art Exhibits Inspired by Dance, Book Presentations, Workshops and Master Classes and three weekends of performances LIVE at several Theaters and live streamed through our website www.internationalballetfestival.org

INTERNATIONAL BALLET FESTIVAL YOUTH GALA PERFORMANCE Saturday, July 31 / 7:00 pm Miami Theater Center 9806 NE 2nd Ave, Miami Shores, FL 33138 Meet the stars of tomorrow. The festival invites young ballet artists, medal winners of national and international Ballet Competitions for a special performance, on Saturday, July 31 / 7:00 pm at the Miami Theater Center. The XXVI International Ballet Festival of Miami that will take place from July 24 through Aug. 15/2021. The Festival consists of various gala performances bringing to Miami-Dade and Broward Counties over 100 Principal Dancers from the best companies around the world. The Festival has also evolved into a multidisciplinary event, presenting a rare Dance Films Series, cutting edge Art Exhibits Inspired by Dance, Book Presentations, Workshops and Master Classes and three weekends of performances LIVE at several Theaters and live streamed through our website TICKETS AND INFO: www.internationalballetfestival.org

INTERNATIONAL BALLET FESTIVAL DANCE MARATHON Sunday, August 1 / 11:00 am (FREE Event) Bayfront Park Tina Hills Pavilion For the first time International Ballet Festival of Miami presents a Dance Marathon, a free outdoor performance showcasing the young talent and stars of tomorrow raised in our own City of Miami, in collaboration with ten local dance studios. A Free event on Sunday, August 1 / 11:00 am at the Bayfront Park Tina Hills Pavilion The XXVI International Ballet Festival of Miami that will take place from July 24 through Aug. 15/2021. The Festival consists of various gala performances bringing to Miami-Dade and Broward Counties over 100 Principal Dancers from the best companies around the world. The Festival has also evolved into a multidisciplinary event, presenting a rare Dance Films Series, cutting edge Art Exhibits Inspired by Dance, Book Presentations, Workshops and Master Classes and three weekends of performances LIVE at several Theaters and live streamed through our website www.internationalballetfestival.org

Join us for a one-person show featuring the Flamenco work of Ilisa Rosal! Choreographed and Directed by Ilisa Rosal in collaboration with Melissa Cruz. Original and traditional Flamenco music composed and arranged by Jose Luis. This Stage-To-Screen show will premiere at the Sandrell Rivers Theater while simultaneously simulcasting on Facebook & YouTube. When: June 5th, 2021 at 8:00pm Where: Sandrell Rivers Theater- 6103 NW 7th Ave. Miami, FL 33127 Parking Garage- 6104 NW 6th Ct. Miami, FL 33127 Virtual Streaming Link: https://facebook.com/ftfshows Tickets: $1. https://tickets.ftfshows.com, 305-284-8872 FTF is donating 5 FREE tickets to Culture Shock! COVID-19 Protocol & Practices: The use of face coverings and the practice of social distancing are required for all individuals. Read more at: https://www.sandrellriverstheater.com/reopening Sponsors: This program was made possible with the support of the Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs and the Cultural Affairs Council, the Miami-Dade County Mayor and Board of County Commissioners, the Broward County Cultural Division, Funding Arts Broward, sponsored in part by the State of Florida, Department of State, Division of Cultural Affairs and the Florida Council on Arts and Culture, and the National Endowment for the Arts.

Femme “Stories from the Body” is a contemporary dance piece and video art installation focused on and inspired by Latin American women in South Florida who have felt oppressed by their social circumstances. The performance explores the human condition and translates them into movements to express thoughts, desires, emotions and hope. This show was a collaboration between choreographer Alexey Taran and filmmaker Carla Forte, and will premiere online on Saturday, May 8th at 7:00 pm as part of our Digital Month All May series.

The news is out. We are now Armour Dance Theatre! What better way to celebrate than a free virtual performance of our spring concert highlights from the past. Join us this Saturday, April 10th at 7 PM on our YouTube channel for “Metamorphosis”, a celebration of where we have been and where we are going. Go to armourdance.org for more information and to access the event on performance night.

A New Definition of Dance: Bridging Community, Culture and Communication Through Dance featuring Antoine Hunter and the Urban Jazz Dance Company. Deaf dancer Antoine Hunter and the Urban Jazz Dance Company (AHUJDC) from the San Francisco Bay area inspire people every day with their perseverance and passion for dance. In partnership with Arts4All Florida, the Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs’ All Kids Included initiative presents A New Definition of Dance: Bridging Community, Culture and Communication Through Dance performed by AHUJDC. Acclaimed African-American Deaf dancer and choreographer Antoine Hunter and his company will explore identity and spirituality while sharing wisdom and communication with the audience during this filmed dance production. The performance is presented via WALLCAST on Tuesday, April 20, 2021 at 8 p.m. on the wall of the New World Center in the City of Miami Beach’s SoundScape Park. The screening will also be shown via Facebook Live. The free event is open to the public.

A New Definition of Dance: Bridging Community, Culture and Communication Through Dance featuring Antoine Hunter and the Urban Jazz Dance Company. Deaf dancer Antoine Hunter and the Urban Jazz Dance Company (AHUJDC) from the San Francisco Bay area inspire people every day with their perseverance and passion for dance. In partnership with Arts4All Florida, the Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs’ All Kids Included initiative presents A New Definition of Dance: Bridging Community, Culture and Communication Through Dance performed by AHUJDC. Acclaimed African-American Deaf dancer and choreographer Antoine Hunter and his company will explore identity and spirituality while sharing wisdom and communication with the audience during this filmed dance production. The performance is presented via WALLCAST on Tuesday, April 20, 2021 at 8 p.m. on the wall of the New World Center in the City of Miami Beach’s SoundScape Park. The screening will also be shown via Facebook Live. The free event is open to the public and the outdoor setting is ideal for social distancing. This performance will be presented with American Sign Language (ASL) interpretation and open captions.

An unforgettable piece of dance theater, RoseWater is inspired by the ancestral practice of rosewater baths and the antiquity of the artist’s recipe passed down from her grandmother. The performance masterfully blends sobering revelations with hopeful inquiry, calling for transformational change and the acknowledgement of the multigenerational legacy of healing and restoration passed down through ancestral lines in Black communities. A live, outdoor event to both inform and inspire, delight and denounce, reveal and transform our world. A timely call to reconnect to our ancestors and plumb the past for hope, healing and other treasures. A dancer’s guide to surviving, and thriving, in the wake of environmental racism and the global climate crisis. Refresh and inform yourself with a magical night of socially-engaged dance at the beautiful Pinecrest Gardens and come celebrate the start of the LALA Performance Series in the company of some of Miami's most talented performers. This live performance is free and open to the public. Two nights only. Limited seats available. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Part of the LALA Performance Series This project kicks off the much-anticipated LALA Performance Series, the capstone for Live Arts Miami’s Live Arts Lab Alliance Artist (LALA) residency program. This year’s LALA cohort includes Miami-based artists Michelle Grant-Murray, Dale Andree, Sandra Portal-Andreu, Fereshteh Toosi, Susan Caraballo, and Hattie Mae Williams. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- COVID-19 Considerations and Precautions: This show will be presented live to a limited audience with COVID-19 protocols in place. All guests must register in advance, and be ready to present their E-ticket on their mobile device at the door, for a contactless experience. All are required to adhere to social distancing guidelines (6 ft.) and wear the appropriate facial coverings correctly throughout the event, except when eating or drinking. We appreciate your understanding as we work to ensure the health and safety of all guests and staff in attendance. RSVP LINK TO USE: https://www.squadup.com/events/rosewater-by-michelle-grant-murray Free RSVP. (Free event)