Dance & Performances

FUNDarte’s NO BORDERS Series presents, Contemporary Dance from Brazil. Companhia Urbana de Dança tears up the stage with a high-energy fusion of hip-hop, samba, capoeira, and contemporary dance in boldly imaginative choreography by Brazilian choreographer Sonia Destri Lie. Alternately mesmerizing and rippling with adrenaline and raw energy, their works explore the cultural roots of Brazil and the gritty life stories of the … +

Opening the Spring season, the company brings “Dr. Ouch! ” a ballet in two acts based on children poems about the fun adventures lived by nice Dr. Ouch while going to Africa to cure ill monkeys. Based on the books of Kornei Chukovsky, the ballet features music of I. Morozov, choreography by Vladimir Issaev and imaginative costumes designed by creative custom designer … +

Critically acclaimed for their stirring performances, Ailey II’s brilliant young dancers have captivated audiences for over four decades. Led by Artistic Director Troy Powell, the company brings Alvin Ailey’s timeless classics and thrilling new works by outstanding emerging choreographers to cities across the country and internationally. With powerful performances rooted in a steadfast creative vision, Ailey II brings a fresh dimension to … +

This San Francisco contemporary ballet troupe is renowned for its superb, diverse dancers and for artistic leader Alonzo King’s distinctive blend of expressive, cutting-edge choreography with classical beauty. They’ll perform Common Ground, a 2018 work set to new music commissioned by renowned modern string ensemble Kronos Quartet; and Handel, where the rich elegance of Baroque music comes to life in a graceful, … +

This full-scale production, set to the music of Pyotr Tchaikovsky and based on German legend, follows a heroic young prince as he works to free the beautiful swan maiden from an evil spell. The legendary National Ballet Theatre of Odessa with 55 talented Ukrainian dancers, the brightest ballet stars, to bring this romantic tale of true love to glorious life! The National … +

The Alouettes Dance Company Program focuses on educating young people to strive for their personal best in anything they want to accomplish. To be a member of the ACD program is a privilege that dancers and their parents must appreciate and respect. Participation in the program is restricted to dancers who are ready to make achieving their personal best a priority.

Cuban Classical Ballet of Miami (CCBM) artistic director Eriberto Jimenez in conjunction with St. Lucie Ballet and Grace Arts Florida will present “Jewels of the Russian Ballet” highlighting famous pieces from the renowned Russian repertoire including: “Scheherazade”, based on tales of ‘One Thousand and One Nights’;  the Odalisque’s pas de trois from “Le Corsaire” and the Greek myth of the Goddess of … +

Dance NOW! Kicks off its 20th Anniversary Season with a world premiere from founding co-Director Diego Salterini. Salterini uses Earth, Air, Fire and Water as metaphors to investigate personal, societal and global issues. The evening will also include the audience favorite Visions of Unrest from DNM Co-Director Hannah Baumgarten, and work from guest choreographers Angela Gallo, of Coker University and Miami Dance Luminary Daniel … +

Arts Ballet Theatre of Florida will begin its season of performances in October with a beautiful program which includes contemporary and neoclassical pieces dedicated to loyal and new audiences.  Led by Artistic Director Master Vladimir Issaev, the North Miami-Dade based ballet company (founded in 1997) opens on October 5th, featuring a selection of neoclassical contemporary works of the XXI Century that includes: … +

Terence Blanchard featuring the E-Collective collaborate with choreographer Rennie Harris’ company, Puremovement, and sculptor/projection mapping artist Andrew Scott to create Caravan: A Revolution on the Road, a new work expanding on themes explored on the first E-Collective recording and tour. These artists have created a multi-disciplinary performance that transcends racial and social boundaries and breathes new artistic life into conversations on personal and collective identity in relation to social … +

Arts Ballet Theatre of Florida opens its season featuring Neoclassical contemporary works of the XXI Century.: “Eros Game” by Cuban choreographer Alberto Mendez, “Fuga con Pajarillo” with music by Venezuelan composer Aldemaro Romero, “Four Seasons” by Verdi and “Shostakovich Suites”. All these pieces with choreography by Vladimir Issaev. In December, the company performs the beloved production of “The Nutcracker” with choreography by Vladimir … +

Produced by Florida’s own groundbreaking integrated dance pioneers, Karen Peterson and Dancers (KPD) in the second edition of Forward Motion Physically Integrated Dance Festival and Conference promises to be even more exciting than its inaugural event.  KPD and Step Change Studios come together for a special Miami/London Dance Exchange performance as part of Miami-Dade County’s International Cultural Exchange Program. The performance will be followed by … +

THREAT by Yusha-Marie Sorzano, 2000 YoungArts Winner in Dance and 2019 Artist-in-Residence is the new contemporary dance work-in-development. THREAT investigates emotional coping mechanisms associated with change and the often rebellious actions it can instigate. It draws on samples of protest songs throughout history, pulls from the rhythms of Sorzano’s native Trinidad, and – informed by her experiences as a classical concert choreographer … +

Untold Stories combines choreography by Karen Peterson and visuals by media artist Dinorah de Jesús Rodríguez to delve into the multiplicity of ways we experience the most intimate and secretive parts of our lives as human beings. Kinetic Light’s Under Momentum performed by disabled dancers on and around a set of exquisitely engineered ramps celebrates the joy of being in continuous motion, … +

With an impressive LED screen, excellent dancers, two singers and a typical live Argentine Tango Orchestra, this show promise to take the audience in a journey of emotions. This show will allow the audience to know the evolution of the musical genre through history and also to know the newest and modern technological versions of them. The classics are evoked in a … +