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Experience World-Class Ballet in Miami
Miami City Ballet has been a cornerstone of artistic excellence in South Florida for four decades. Founded with a mission to bring the beauty and discipline of ballet to diverse audiences, we have grown into one of the nation's premier ballet companies. Our artistic team, led by visionaries dedicated to innovation, curates world-class performances that blend classical masterpieces with contemporary works. Through Miami City Ballet School, we nurture future generations of dancers with rigorous training grounded in the Balanchine method. Our community engagement programs reach thousands annually, making dance accessible to all.We maintain partnerships with top venues across the region, ensuring our artistry touches both local and international audiences. With a commitment to education, we offer unique opportunities for students to perform alongside professionals. Our 40th-anniversary season celebrates this legacy while embracing new horizons in ballet. Financial transparency and donor accountability remain central to our operations, as we strive to preserve the transformative power of dance for future generations.
Services
Ballet Performances
Dance Education
Community Programs
Summer Intensives
Professional Training
Student Performances
Corporate Partnerships
Orchestra Performances
Special Events
Audition Programs
Details
- Year established: 1985
Highlights and features
- We offer top-tier ballet education with internationally trained faculty
- Our performances blend classical and contemporary works year-round
- We provide unique student performance opportunities with professional dancers
- Our community engagement programs reach over 30,000 people annually
- We maintain partnerships with South Florida's premier performance venues
Services
Ballet Performances
Presenting full-length classical ballets and contemporary works across South Florida. Performances feature principal dancers and corps de ballet in diverse repertory. Available at multiple venues including the Arsht Center and Kravis Center. This program forms the core of our artistic mission.
Dance Education
Comprehensive training for ages 3 through adult at Miami City Ballet School. Curriculum combines traditional ballet techniques with the Balanchine method. Includes children's division, pre-professional training, and summer intensives with guest instructors.
Community Programs
Free and discounted performances for underserved populations. Includes Touch Tours for visually impaired audiences and Ballet For Young People programs. Programs reach over 30,000 community members annually through educational partnerships.
Summer Intensives
Five-week summer training programs for serious dancers ages 12-22. Includes daily technique classes, pointe work, partnering, and performance opportunities. Participants receive instruction from company artists and guest faculty.
Student Performances
Annual performance opportunities for school students to perform alongside professional dancers. Programs include The Nutcracker children's roles and special showcases. Requires audition through school evaluation process.
Questions
How do I purchase tickets to performances?
Tickets can be bought online through our website or at the box office. For 2025/26 season performances, subscriptions are available now for priority seating and discounts.
What educational programs do you offer?
We provide dance training for ages 3 through adult, including children's division, pre-professional programs, summer intensives, and open classes for recreational dancers.
Can community members attend performances?
Yes! We offer accessible pricing options and community programs. Check our website for special discounted performances and outreach initiatives.
How can I support Miami City Ballet?
Support through donations, corporate partnerships, or planned giving helps sustain our programs. Visit our 'Support Us' page for details about the Pointe Shoe Campaign and giving circles.
Where are performances held?
Our main venues include Adrienne Arsht Center in Miami, Broward Center, Kravis Center in West Palm Beach, and The Parker in Miami Beach.
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Reviews (7)
Jelena Randelovic
Oct 20, 2021
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This not a Ballet school anymore. It looks like a Covid zombies hospital where they harras kids. Child abuse. No thanks.
Chitownshar
Dec 10, 2020
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Miami City Ballet is always wonderful to see. The dancers come from all over. Very diverse. Choreography and set design is amazing. A must see!!
Armando Pazos
Sep 30, 2020
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Horrible, horrible experience at the Broward Center performance on Sunday afternoon March 1 - frankly shocked that the conductor didnt halt the performance and raise the house lights! This ridiculous practice of allowing VERY LATE arrivals to continue entering the venue throughout the entire first section (i.e. Rodeo) destroyed and marred what could otherwise have been a dazzling experience. People jostling about, talking loudly, cell phones still making noise, annoyingly bright flashlights wielded by ushers in our faces - all these are situations that would be rectified if Latecomers
Sanford Evans
Jul 30, 2020
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This is not simply one of the most talented companies in the country, from its artistic director Lourdes Lopez, to its corp de ballet, it is recognized Internationally as one of the best ballet companies in the world. (With one of the best ballet schools in the world.) And to confirm what I've just said, recently there was a Balanchine festival at City Center in New York City. Miami City Ballet, founded by Toby Lerner Ansin in 1985, was invited along with the Kirov, the Paris, The Royal Ballet, New York City Ballet, and the San Francisco Ballet. They say you can tell a lot about a person by the
Lisa Y.
Jan 27, 2020
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Went to see nutcracker suite last year and I'm old fashioned just recently. This is an amazing company of top notcch artists and very innovative pieces. There is a nice mix of old and new, and to be able to see the ba alley with a livee orchestra makes my heart sing!!!!
Michael T.
Jan 02, 2020
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Best ballet in the south east USA, probably top 10 in the states. Edward Villella's artistic vision blossomed into a world class company, still proudly representing the Balanchine repertoire. A beautiful modern studio. Performances are always well produced. The season schedule is diverse and full of quality choreography. They have a nice mix of classical, neoclassical, and contemporary. The company has a boutique feel, with just 40 dancers, but high quality technique and musicality, and stunning performances. My gf and I came to visit the studio on our break, and we saw Justin Pek was here
Gwen Pepin
Sep 10, 2019
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Just had big issue again with the ticket of the final show of my daughter ... terrible customer service terrible attitude on the phone. I paid and never receive my ticket. and they can not find anything... horrible service. and they were happy to tell me that if I don t have ticket in my hand i can not see my daugter dancing for the final show.... they treat you like "sh....t". some of the teachers are good but everything around is a disaster. I will not recommand this school . It was maybe good in the past but now stay away plus there is no parking a nightmare.
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