Dance

Performance showcasing the progress our students have made Ballet technique in the Vaganova Method, Contemporary, Character and Flamenco. With a renowned faculty specialized on the Russian Vaganova Method, Arts Ballet Theatre of Florida concludes the Summer Intensive Program of Russian technique, attended by dozens of young dancers from the United States and other countries who auditioned to be part of the Intensive Summer Program. For 28 years, the Arts Ballet Theatre of Florida, located in North Miami Beach, has been offering this important outreach educational program led by Maestro Vladimir Issaev. The end of the Summer program will take place at the Littman Theater, where our dedicated and talented dancers will present excerpts of La Esmeralda , showcasing the most significant variations and adagios as well as Character, Flamenco and Contemporary dances. Truly beautiful! Looking forward to have a full theater applauding the passion, hard work and commitment our teachers, students and their support group dedicated to make the 2026 Summer Intensive a fruitful learning experience. With the support of Miami Dade Department of Cultural Affairs, The Miami Children Trust and the Florida Arts & Culture.

Join AileyCamp Miami as it celebrates its 18th anniversary season with a culminating presentation featuring ballet, jazz, modern, West African and spoken word performed by AileyCampers. AileyCamp Miami is a free, six-week, full-scholarship summer day-camp program for students ages 11 to 14 currently enrolled in a Miami-Dade County Public Middle School. Using dance as a vehicle for developing self-esteem, creative expression and imagination, AileyCamp Miami at the Arsht is offered in partnership with the Alvin Ailey Dance Foundation. Admission to this performance is free. However, first-access passes are required.

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!