Dance

Experience an eclectic dance program showcasing national and international guests, including modern and contemporary dance companies. Prepare for an exhilarating fusion of dance styles and music, featuring guest companies from all over the world. This event will serve as a preview of the full-length contemporary performances to come

Summer Dances and Two Pianos: Dimensions Dance Theatre of Miami & Dranoff 2 Piano Fusion, featuring piano duo Stephanie & Saar. An evening of innovation and artistry, Dimensions Dance Theatre of Miami (DDTM) returns with a compelling program of bold creations in collaboration with Dranoff 2 Piano Fusion. Featuring company premieres by acclaimed choreographer Dayoung Jung, Artist in Residence Yanis Eric Pikieris, and DDTM dancers Selah Jane Oliver and Rafael Ruiz-del-Vizo, this dynamic program blends virtuosic movement with the power of live music.

The Creative Process – Flamenco Beyond Tradition is a dynamic flamenco performance born from a week of exploration, research and creation. Emerging from an intensive residency, this one-night presentation brings newly choreographed works to the stage alongside selected repertoire, performed by a core group of flamenco dancers immersed in a shared creative journey. Guided by internationally acclaimed artists Siudy Garrido and José Manuel Álvarez, dancers from Miami and across Latin America step beyond traditional flamenco structures to explore the body, musicality and personal-movement language. Throughout the creative week, participants engage in physical research, improvisation and guided composition, culminating in original works that reflect individual artistry and collective expression. Rather than presenting a conventional flamenco program, the audience is invited to witness flamenco in motion—alive, evolving and shaped by process. Each piece reveals the dancers’ direct engagement with the choreographic material, where technique, emotion and contemporary expression intersect while honoring the essence of flamenco. This intimate and powerful performance offers a rare glimpse into flamenco as a living art form, celebrating transformation, collaboration and the creative spirit that carries tradition forward.

Mark Twain’s Jumping Frog of Calaveras County – Beloved American author Mark Twain’s hilarious classic short story comes to life through dance. Smiley, the gambler, bets his frog can out-jump any frog in Calaveras County; but the mysterious stranger has something up his sleeve! The story is told through Mark Twain’s prose, bluegrass and country music, colorful costumes and high-jumping dance movement. A must-see for students studying American literature!

Mark Twain’s Jumping Frog of Calaveras County – Beloved American author Mark Twain’s hilarious classic short story comes to life through dance. Smiley, the gambler, bets his frog can out-jump any frog in Calaveras County; but the mysterious stranger has something up his sleeve! The story is told through Mark Twain’s prose, bluegrass and country music, colorful costumes and high-jumping dance movement. A must-see for students studying American literature!

Mark Twain’s Jumping Frog of Calaveras County – Beloved American author Mark Twain’s hilarious classic short story comes to life through dance. Smiley, the gambler, bets his frog can out-jump any frog in Calaveras County; but the mysterious stranger has something up his sleeve! The story is told through Mark Twain’s prose, bluegrass and country music, colorful costumes and high-jumping dance movement. A must-see for students studying American literature!

Mark Twain’s Jumping Frog of Calaveras County – Beloved American author Mark Twain’s hilarious classic short story comes to life through dance. Smiley, the gambler, bets his frog can out-jump any frog in Calaveras County; but the mysterious stranger has something up his sleeve! The story is told through Mark Twain’s prose, bluegrass and country music, colorful costumes and high-jumping dance movement. A must-see for students studying American literature!

Mark Twain’s Jumping Frog of Calaveras County – Beloved American author Mark Twain’s hilarious classic short story comes to life through dance. Smiley, the gambler, bets his frog can out-jump any frog in Calaveras County; but the mysterious stranger has something up his sleeve! The story is told through Mark Twain’s prose, bluegrass and country music, colorful costumes and high-jumping dance movement. A must-see for students studying American literature!

Mark Twain’s Jumping Frog of Calaveras County – Beloved American author Mark Twain’s hilarious classic short story comes to life through dance. Smiley, the gambler, bets his frog can out-jump any frog in Calaveras County; but the mysterious stranger has something up his sleeve! The story is told through Mark Twain’s prose, bluegrass and country music, colorful costumes and high-jumping dance movement. A must-see for students studying American literature!

Join us for the Grand Classical Gala performance of the 31st International Ballet Festival of Miami! This weekend’s two performances are the exciting pinnacle of a month long celebration of dance’s finest! This show features dance stars of renowned ballet companies from around the world, performing a revered and challenging classical and neo classical ballet repertoire. The Gala will feature the presentation of the “A Life for Dance” Lifetime Achievement Award, honoring outstanding dancers, choreographers, and directors whose extraordinary contributions have left a lasting impact on the world of ballet. For more information, please visit: www.internationalballetfestival.org About The International Ballet Festival of Miami The Miami Hispanic Ballet Company was established in 1993 as a nonprofit dance organization dedicated to identifying and promoting professional dance artists of Hispanic descent in Miami-Dade County. Since its inception, Miami Hispanic Ballet has also played producer and presenter for many artists and organized major gala performances of proven artistic excellence, eventually culminating in the creation of the Annual International Ballet Festival of Miami. Recognized as the most successful in the US and is the only one of its kind in the State of Florida, the festival brings our residents and visitors the unique opportunity to view ia wide range of local, national and international artists of exceptional merit. ​ This Festival represents the most ambitious ballet project ever conceived in South Florida, the magnitude of its program, along with the prestige of the participating companies and the renowned principal ballet stars, have captured the attention of the most demanding audiences. The festival has introduced audiences to a stunning array of national and international ballet companies encompassing Europe, Asia, Latin America, and the USA, many making their USA debut. Furthermore, it has provided the opportunity for local dance and ballet companies to demonstrate their talent alongside the world’s most renowned dancers. The festival has received rave reviews and earned the utmost respect of the local and international media, significantly raising Miami's profile among international ballet companies as a destination for talented artists to be appreciated.