Arts Ballet Theatre of Florida: Spring Gala

A season-closing showcase of expressive movement and musical nuance highlights the range and style of this dedicated South Florida ballet company.

The Arts Ballet Theatre of Florida’s Spring Gala takes place on Sunday, May 3, at the Aventura Arts & Cultural Center. Program IV offers a varied lineup, beginning with Danzón, by Yanis Pikieris, followed by Vladimir Issaev’s La Traviata Pas de Deux and Shostakovich Suites. Alberto Méndez’s Tarde en la Siesta returns in a joint staging with Issaev, and the evening concludes with the U.S. premiere of Issaev’s Polovtsian Dances, performed by a cast of thirty-two. A complimentary pre-show discussion begins thirty minutes before curtain and is open to all ticket holders.