Dance

Be mesmerized by cutting-edge international contemporary dance performances representing companies from Europe, South America, and the U.S.A. This year’s International Ballet Festival of Miami is celebrating its 31st year, presenting seven classical and contemporary performances at various venues throughout Miami.

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

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!

Come enjoy a dynamic outdoor performance that celebrates Miami's youth through dance, music, and technology in an outdoor, evening performance that reflects the rhythm, beauty, and cultural vibrancy of the city. Set against the vibrant backdrop of Downtown Miami in springtime, this performance celebrates community, culture, and the pulse of urban life through sound, movement, and light.