Dance

Arts Ballet Theatre of Florida give life to Coppelia this March
From March 5 - 13, 2022

Arts Ballet will bring its own version of “Coppelia” in March of 2022 with music by Leo Delibes and choreography by Vladimir Issaev based on such of Arthur Saint-Leon. Coppelia is a timeless ballet, favorite of dancers and audiences alike about the love story of a young girl Swanilda and her boyfriend Frantz. They believe a doll named “Coppelia” is a real … +

Performing Arts

Russian National Ballet’ Sleeping Beauty at Parker Playhouse
Sun Mar 1, 2020

The Russian National Ballet has been bringing timeless ballet classics to the stages of North America since 1999. Founded in Moscow during the transitional period of Perestroika in the late 1980s, the company uses their new-found creative freedom, influenced by the political movement, to invigorate the tradition of Russian Ballet with new developments in dance from around the world. The Sleeping Beauty, … +

Dance

National Ballet of Odessa, Ukraine: SWAN LAKE at Parker Playhouse
Dec 29, 2019, 3 PM

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 … +

Performing Arts

Moscow’s Ballet in The Nutcracker at The Fillmore
Mon Dec 30, 2019

A celebration of Christmas taking North America by storm! Marking the 25th Anniversary Tour, Moscow Ballet’s Great Russian Nutcracker features over-the-top production and world class Russian artists. Larger than life Puppets, Nesting Dolls and gloriously hand-crafted costumes bring the Christmas spirit to life. Gather the family and see why the press is raving “Knock Out!” – New York Times “Christmas Cheer!” – … +

Dance

Romeo & Juliet Ballet at The Center Coral Springs
January 4 at 7:30 pm

A full length Ballet in two acts; choreography and production by M. Lavrovsky and Garry Sevoyan. Music by Sergei Prokofiev. Playing Juliet is Prima Ballerina Olena Dobrianska and playing Romero is Principal Dancer Sergii Dotsenko. This full-scale production, set to the music of Sergey Prokofiev and based on William Shakespeare’s timeless tale of tragic love. The National Ballet Theatre of Odessa, Ukraine … +

Dance

Salute to Vienna at The Center Coral Springs
Dec 31, 2019, 7 PM

Salute to Vienna will once again captivate audiences at Coral Springs Center for the Arts on New Year’s Eve. Led by the charming and witty conductor, expert in Viennese music, Bernhard Schneider of Vienna and featuring Vienna’s Jennifer Davison and New York’s Brian Cheney, along with dancers from National Ballet of Hungary, International Champion Ballroom Dancers, and the Strauss Symphony of America, … +

Dance

Miami City Ballet’s Program One at Broward Center for The Performing Arts
Oct 26-27, 2019

George Balanchine’s Slaughter on Tenth Avenue headlines this program with a parody of hijinks and high kicks, gangsters and cops in this ballet about a tap dancer and the impossible stripper he falls in love with. Balanchine’s sassy and spirited choreography and Richard Rodgers’ tantalizing Broadway score open the season full of laughter in a 1930s speakeasy.  Balanchine’s plotless masterpiece, Stravinsky Violin … +

Events

ArtServe Changemaker Circle – November 2019 Edition
Nov 15, 2019 at 06:30 pm (Fri)

ArtServe is hosting a new monthly networking and strategic planning series for artists, entrepreneurs, creative professionals, service leaders and changemakers who are interested in making a positive and powerful difference in the community through the arts. “As a creative laboratory, ArtServe’s goal is to build an inclusive network of creatives, entrepreneurs, business leaders, social service professionals and forward-thinkers interested in co-creating experimental, innovative … +

Performing Arts

Arts Ballet Theatre of Florida open Season at Aventura Arts & Cultural Center
Sat Oct 5, 7:30 pm & Sun Oct 6, 3:00 pm

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: … +

Dance

Miami City Ballet opens 2019-2020 Season
Oct 18 - 20, 2019

Miami City Ballet opens their 2019/20 Season in October. The first program for the season includes three works including Balanchine’s own favorite ballet, Stravinsky Violin Concerto; a do-not-miss work by iconic choreographer Paul Taylor, Mercuric Tidings; and the celebrated stage spectacle set in a 1930s speakeasy, Slaughter on Tenth Avenue – a ballet with vaudevillian soul and a recognizable, toe-tapping score.  Program One STRAVINSKY VIOLIN CONCERTOChoreography: … +

Dance

Arts Ballet Theatre of Florida opens Season at Aventura Arts & Cultural Center
September 2019

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 … +

Dance

Classic Gala: XXIV International Ballet Festival of Miami at The Fillmore
Sat Aug 17, 2019

XXIV International Ballet Festival of Miami, considered the most important ballet festival in the US. Featuring worldwide prestigious ballet companies represented by their greatest stars from; Italy, Holland, Spain, Argentina, Chile, France, Mexico, Brazil, England, Germany and USA. “A Life for Dance” Lifetime Achievement Award is presented during this Gala to outstanding worldwide renowned Ballet Dancers, Choreographers & Directors, honoring their legacy … +

Performing Arts

Dimension Dance Theatre: An Evening of Premiere Ballets at SMDCAC
Sat Jul 13, 2019 - Sun Jul 14, 2019

Hailed by The New York Times as “athletic, energetic, and sexy,” Dimensions Dance Theatre of Miami turns up the summertime heat with an all new, must-see program bookended by two world premiere ballets: “Bolero” by Yanis Pikieris, inspired by Maurice Ravel’s famous work of the same name, and “Equus” by Ariel Rose, set to the intense string compositions of Philip Glass. Main Stage Jul 13, … +

Dance

XXIV International Ballet Festival of Miami: all Programs and Venues
Sat Jul 27-Sun Aug 18, 2019

Considered the most important ballet festival in the US. Featuring world prestigious ballet companies represented by their greatest stars. PROGRAM IInternational Ballet Festival Youth Gala​The Festival has created this performance to educate and promote arts among the community  showcasing national and international talented, promising young  Ballet artists . ​The Festival has created this performance to educate and promote arts among the community  showcasing national and international talented, promising young  Ballet artists . ​MDC Lehman Theater -Aug 4, … +

Cinema

Romeo and Juliet one-night-only on screen at The Tower Theater
Mon Jul 8, 2019

Shakespeare’s enduring love story is known the world over. Since its 1965 premiere with The Royal Ballet, Kenneth MacMillan’s Romeo and Juliet has become a modern ballet classic. The choreography captures the emotions of the young couple as they fall in love, despite the barriers that finally bring about the story’s tragic end. Each revival gives opportunities for new dancers to interpret … +

Dance

National Ballet of Odessa: The Sleeping Beauty
Sun, Dec 30, 2018 - 3:00 PM

This full-scale production, choreographed by renowned choreographer Marius Petipa, is based on the Brothers Grimm’s enchanting fairytale, where love restores life.
This is the first time the legendary National Ballet Theatre of Odessa has visited the United States, with 55 of the most talented and the brightest ballet stars, this production is sure to bring this celebration of true love onto our stage … +

Cinema

Documentary “Restless  Creature:  Wendy  Whelan” at Miami Beach Cinémathèque
Sat Aug 4, 2018

Restless  Creature:  Wendy  Whelan offers  an  intimate  portrait  of  prima  ballerina Wendy  Whelan  as  she  prepares  to  leave  New  York  City  Ballet  after  a  record-setting three  decades  with  the  company.  One  of  the  modern  era’s  most  acclaimed  dancers, Whelan was a principal ballerina for NYCB and, over the course of her celebrated career, danced  numerous  ballets  by  George  Balanchine  and  Jerome  Robbins,  as  … +

Dance

Arts Ballet Theatre of Florida: Tribute to Marius Petipa II
Sat 28 Apr, 2018 - Sun 29 Apr, 2018

The 20th Anniversary season of Arts Ballet Theatre of Florida closes with an outstanding program that includes the most exciting and challenging Pas de Deux and excerpts from the greatest choreographer of the history of the Russian Ballets, Marius Petipa on his 200 anniversary. The program features La Bayadere, Talisman, Swan Lake, Don Quixote and Divertissements of Le Corsaire. Venues and Performances … +

Cinema

Romeo and Juliet by Bolshoi Ballet at O Cinema Miami Beach
Sun 25 Mar, 2018

Bolshoi Ballet in Cinema’ Romeo and Juliet, tells the classic story of mad love among these two lovers, while their respective families are caught in a bitter rivalry ending in heart-wrenching tragedy… Alexei Ratmansky, former artistic director of the Bolshoi Ballet, stages the company’s premiere of his production with dramatic urgency and a fresh re-telling of Shakespeare’s beloved classic. His brilliant and … +

Announcements

An Electrifying & Thrilling Evening of Dance and Music!
December 29 & 30 at 7:30 pm; December 31 at 5 pm

“Rhythmic Atlantic” celebrates the influence of the African drum and instruments on new world music, and in particular jazz, Spirituals, Soul, rock and roll, R&B, Salsa, Reggae, Calypso and retention of African dance in New World, both religious and secular rituals, popular and contemporary dance. The program will feature world premier choreography by Miami natives Jamar Roberts (ALVIN AILEY), Gentry Isaiah George … +

Announcements

April & Beyond at the Arsht Center
Through April

This April, Jersey Boys, named “the most exciting musical Broadway has seen in years” by the Chicago Tribune, makes a triumphant return to Miami, April 4 through 9. And this summer, Slava’s Snowshow, a visual and musical extravaganza  described as “eye-catching” and “dazzling” by the Miami Herald, returns to South Florida following two critically acclaimed engagements. Other highlights coming to the Arsht … +

Dance

Miami City Ballet: Program Four at ARSHT
Sat 1 Apr, 2017

Miami City Ballet’ Program Four will include: “Divertimento No. 15” created by George Balanchine in 1956 and inspired in Mozart’s 15th divertimento, it remains in the repertories of ballet companies around the world. “Arden Court”, one of Paul Taylor’s best-loved works, coming back to MCB after 15 years with the exhilarating Baroque music of William Boyce. It also will include “Who Cares?” … +