Dance

Rafael Ramírez brings his latest work Chronicle of a time that was (Crónica de un suceso), a flamenco dance performance with live music in tribute to renown flamenco dance and film phenomena Antonio Gades on the 20th anniversary of his death. Far from being a biographical production, this artistic project uses key moments in Gades’s life as a compass to explore his essence, his audacity, and his innovative vision. With flamenco as its central theme, the performance crosses contemporary and avant-garde lines, making it clear that his stagecraft remains relevant and powerful. More than a celebration, this work is a journey through time that connects what Gades was with what he continues to be for dance and culture. All this is achieved through a powerful performance by Ramírez, who is accompanied by live music by Francis Martín, Rosa Linero, Fabiola Santiago y Cristóbal Sánchez.

Armour Dance Theatre’s Nutcracker ballet is more than a holiday tradition. The cast of over 180 includes students from six Armour Dance Theatre locations, New World School of the Arts students in advanced roles, alongside world-class guest stars, ensuring high quality and diversity. Our goal is for all children in the audience to see performers who look like them. The Nutcracker will be held at The Fillmore Miami Beach at the Jackie Gleason Theater for two field trip performances, as well as a matinee and evening performance for the general public. Tickets will go on sale on October 6th on LIVE NATION and at The Fillmore Miami Beach at the Jackie Gleason Theater box office.

Dance NOW! Kicks off its 26th season with an evening of dance under the autumn skies featuring a sneak preview of the season to come including excerpts of “Winter’s Breath” and other works in preparation for company’s Florida tour. The performance will also include a presentation from the Dance NOW! Youth Ensemble in partnership with Miami Arts Charter School.

The Sampler gathers Miami’s top companies for a season preview spanning ballet, contemporary, modern and flamenco. This year’s event honors Miami’s press with a 7:00pm pre-show reception recognizing editors, reporters and writers as arts leaders. The Sampler will award Artburst, Miamiartzine and WLRN radio for their commitment to arts journalism in South Florida. See performances from Arts Ballet Theatre of Florida, Ballet Flamenco La Rosa, Dimensions Dance Theatre of Miami, Cuban Classical Ballet of Miami, Dance NOW! Miami and New World Dance Ensemble.

We are excited to open up our studios to the general public to give you a sneak peak of what we are working on in the studio before each of our productions! Our in-studio encounters will take place on select dates throughout the season at 11:30am during our dancers regular rehearsal time. During these open rehearsals you will get to see the rehearsal process first-hand, watching our dancers up close and from a different perspective. You will have the opportunity to meet our dancers and ask some questions about their experiences or life in-general, whilst enjoying some light refreshments! We hope this unique experience will give you the chance to learn more about our dancers and their backgrounds, gain an understanding of what the day-to-day life of a professional ballet dancer looks like and strengthen the relationship between our performers and our patrons.

George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker® returns to transform the Magic City into a holiday adventure like no other—this is your passport to magic. The festive fun begins the moment you arrive: an immersive pre-show experience welcomes you to the Land of Sweets, setting the stage for an unforgettable journey you’ll cherish year after year. Then, the real magic takes flight. Over 100 dazzling dancers, a live orchestra, and stunning stagecraft bring the magic of Tchaikovsky’s beloved score to life. Picture swirling snowflakes, the shimmering Sugarplum Fairy, and a tropical take on wintertime wonder—all unfolding in a burst of color and joy. And yes, even in sunny South Florida, we make it snow! This is the holiday tradition you can’t miss—sunshine, sparkle, and spectacular performances, only in Miami.

Catch the ultimate summer vibe in this exhilarating season finale, brimming with sun, sand, and undeniable style. Paul Taylor’s Company B kicks things off with swing, sass, and the irresistible harmonies of The Andrews Sisters—an all-American dance party with vintage verve. Durante Verzola’s World Premiere, set to Gershwin’s effervescent score, brings bold elegance to the stage—Art Deco cool meets contemporary flair, in a creation as vibrant and free-spirited as Miami itself. Twyla Tharp’s iconic Deuce Coupe closes the program with an explosion of Beach Boys tunes, blending ballet with laid-back West Coast vibes that’ll make you feel like you’re riding the waves. Fun, fresh, and completely unforgettable—this program is the ultimate beach day, bottled up and brought to life.

Back by popular demand—Annabelle Lopez Ochoa’s fiery Carmen returns for an encore that’s as bold and unforgettable as ever. This powerhouse production brings fresh perspective to the iconic tale, blending classical ballet with flamenco flair and Ochoa’s signature and sensual theatricality. Set to a rich new arrangement of Bizet’s beloved score, Carmen commands the stage with passion, power, and a heroine who owns her story. Fierce, fearless, and completely captivating—Carmen is back.

Step into the bold, electric heart of Miami with a program that honors our origins and celebrates the vibrant spirit of the city we call home. George Balanchine’s timeless masterpiece Serenade opens the program with sweeping grace and emotional depth – an audience favorite that has shaped MCB’s artistic heart. A powerful World Premiere by Alexei Ratmansky pays tribute to Miami City Ballet’s visionary founder Toby Lerner Ansin, blending tradition with fresh creativity. This is Miami magic—rooted in history, alive in the present, and soaring into the future. World Premiere by Alexei Ratmansky is sponsored by The Ansin Family Foundation in honor of Toby Lerner Ansin’s 85th Birthday.

This high-octane program celebrates the magnetic style of Tony Award-winning choreographer Justin Peck—where ballet meets pop, pattern, and pulse. In Year of the Rabbit sweeping ensembles create a kaleidoscope of movement, set to Sufjan Stevens’ electrifying score. Chutes and Ladders, a playful duet created for MCB, reveals the music’s inner rhythms through crisp, inventive choreography. And Heatscape—Peck’s love letter to Miami’s Wynwood District—bursts with color, speed, and the heat of a flirtatious chase, set against a bold backdrop by artist Shepard Fairey. Stylish, kinetic, and unmistakably Miami—this program moves.