International Ballet Festival of Miami

The highly-anticipated International Ballet Festival of Miami returns for its 30th season bringing top artists from today's international dance scene to multiple venues across Miami and Miami Beach. Presenting over 100 principal dancers, the festival's curated performances feature ballet companies from all over the world as well as modern and contemporary dance ensembles. The festival's program also includes a lineup of multidisciplinary events comprised of art exhibits, film screenings, ballet master classes, workshops and book presentations.

Here's what's in store for this year's festival program:

Festival's Poster Unveiling Reception
Saturday, July 26 (by invitation only)
Miami Hispanic Cultural Arts Center

International Summer Intensive and Workshops
Monday, July 28 - Friday, August 15 (Monday - Friday)
Miami Hispanic Cultural Arts Center

Program 1

International Young Medalists Performance
Friday, August 1 at 8:00 p.m.
African Heritage Cultural Art Center (by invitation only)

Rising Stars Open Stage
Friday, August 1 at 7:00 p.m.
Euclid Oval on Lincoln Road

International Young Medalists Performance
Saturday, August 2 at 7:00 p.m.
Manuel Artime Theater

IBFM Dance Marathon
Sunday, August 3 at 10:00 a.m.
Tina Hills Pavilion at Bayfront Park

Program II

Contemporary Performance Open Stage
Thursday, August 7 at 6:00 p.m.
Brickell City Centre - 2nd Floor Garden Deck

Contemporary Performance I
Friday, August 8 at 7:00 p.m.
Manuel Artime Theater

Contemporary Performance II
Saturday, August 9 at 7:00 p.m.
The Moss Center

Contemporary Performance III
Sunday, August 10 at 4:00 p.m.
Amaturo Theater (Fort Lauderdale)

Program III

Grand Classical Gala
Saturday, August 16 at 7:00 p.m.
The Fillmore Miami Beach

Closing Gala of the Stars
Sunday, August 17 at 4:00 p.m.
The Fillmore Miami Beach