Twyla Tharp celebrates her 60th anniversary with Olivier-nominated Diabelli, set to Beethoven’s masterpiece “Diabelli Variations”, and a new dance to a reimagining of Philip Glass’s iconic “Aguas da Amazonia” called SLACKTIDE. Showcasing Tharp’s uncanny and witty use of music to create work of startling originality and beauty, these two dances once again ensure Tharp’s place as one of the great artists of our time.
The first and only choreographer to take on the intensely demanding and demonically complex Diabelli, Tharp makes visible the elegant humor and depth of the composer’s layered genius. Changing effortlessly from ballet, to jazz, to modern, with unexpected bits of social and street dance for good measure each section of the Beethoven is exceptional in mood and texture.
Almost two centuries later in years and spirit is SLACKTIDE, arranged and recorded by members of Third Coast Percussion in close collaboration with Tharp, and performed on a unique collection of custom-designed percussion instruments.
Twyla Tharp Dance will be at The Moss Center on the following dates/times:
- Saturday, March 1, 2025 at 8:00 PM to 9:30 PM
- Sunday, March 2, 2025 at 3:00 PM to 4:30 PM
Note: All Patrons entering the facility require a ticket including infants. Outside food & beverage are not allowed into the venue. Strollers are not permitted inside the auditorium.
ADA Information
It is the policy of Miami-Dade County to comply with all the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act. The Dennis C. Moss Cultural Arts Center facility is accessible and Assistive Listening Devices are available in the Main Stage Auditorium and the Black Box Theater space.
Aira visual interpretation services are also available at The Moss Center. Aira is an on-demand, live, visual interpretation service made available to people who are blind or visually impaired. The service is free and available to download on all smartphones. There is no limit for usage. For more information about Aira, please visit
https://aira.io/.
To request materials in accessible format, and/or any accommodation to attend an event at The Moss Center, please contact Stephanie Aponte, 786-573-5314,
saponte@miamidade.gov, at least five days in advance to initiate your request, TTY users may also call 711 (Florida Relay Service).
