Dance

INTERNATIONAL BALLET FESTIVAL CLOSING GALA Sunday, August 15 / 5:00 pm Fillmore Miami Beach 1700 Washington Ave. Miami Beach, Fl. 33139 Dance Stars from around the world perform the most famous classical and neo-classical ballet repertoire, featuring prestigious ballet companies represented by their greatest stars, from Austria, Colombia, Brazil, Germany, Italy, Czech Republic, Slovenia, Portugal, Switzerland and US. The “Criticism and Culture of Ballet” Award is presented at this Gala honoring national and international dance critics. 2021 Honoree author, opera and ballet reviewer Mr. Baltasar Santiago Martin, on Sunday, August 15 / 5:00 pm. at the Fillmore Miami Beach 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 ETOILES CLASSICAL GALA Saturday, August 14 / 8:00 pm Fillmore Miami Beach 1700 Washington Ave. Miami Beach, Fl. 33139 Dance Stars from around the world perform the most famous classical and neo-classical ballet repertoire, featuring prestigious ballet companies represented by their greatest stars, from Austria, Colombia, Brazil, Germany, Italy, Czech Republic, Slovenia, Portugal, Switzerland and US. "A Life for Dance" Lifetime Achievement Award is presented to outstanding worldwide renowned Ballet Dancers, Teachers, Choreographers & Directors, honoring their legacy and brilliant careers. 2021 Honoree former prima ballerina and Miami City Ballet artistic director Mrs. Lourdes Lopez On Saturday, August 14 / 8:00 pm. at the Fillmore Miami Beach 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 CONTEMPORARY PERFORMANCE II Saturday, August 7 / 8:00 pm Miami Theater Center 9806 NE 2nd Ave, Miami Shores, FL 33138 International Ballet Festival of Miami Contemporary Performance II 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 Saturday, August 7 / 8:00 pm. at 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 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.