Miami Hispanic Cultural Arts Center

This exciting new Cultural Arts Center resides in the magnificent 1911 fully restored Miami Landmark
building, The J.W. Warner Place, House and Garden, listed on the National Register of Historic
Places. (MHCAC) is the home to some of the most recognized arts organizations in Miami: the
Miami Hispanic Ballet (MHB) presenting the Annual International Ballet Festival of Miami, the Cuban
Classical Ballet of Miami (CCBM), dedicated to preserve the brilliant technique and rich heritage of
the famed Cuban Ballet tradition outside Cuba and Creation Art Center (CAC) with the mission to
preserve and promote the Hispanic Culture in Miami Dade County, producing all cultural events at the
MHCAC. The Center also houses the Cuban Classical Ballet of Miami School, dedicated to train
dancers to a professional level, based on the Cuban ballet methodology.

Open from Monday through Saturday 10:00 am to 7:00 pm the MHCAC offers a variety of artistic
disciplines: Theater, Films, Performances, Concerts, Book Presentations, Poetry Readings, and
regular instruction in Ballet with an exceptional national and international staff of teachers as well as
Art Exhibits, which are on display all year round.
Rentals available.
www.miamihispanicculturalartscenter.org

Cuban Classical Ballet of Miami

The Cuban Classical Ballet of Miami (CCBM) was founded in 2006 solely dedicated to performing
and preserving the classical ballet repertoire as exemplified by the Cuban ballet tradition. CCBM is
the only dance company in South Florida dedicated to the classical ballet repertoire focusing on the
legacy of the Cuban Ballet. The Company has a regular yearly season that includes four programs,
presented in several venues throughout Miami-Dade County, featuring guest Cuban principal dancers
and soloists as well as CCBM corps the ballet.
Famous for its artistic virtuosity and technical brilliance, the Cuban Ballet School has trained some of
the most well-known dancers of today and the late 20th century, and has created a technique that is
unmatched in modern day classical ballet. www.cubanclassicalballetofmiami.org

International Ballet Festival of Miami

Miami’s longest running dance festival turns 28 this year and returns with a series of Live and virtual
performances!Ballet and contemporary dance fans will be in for treat with the International Ballet Festival’s
impressive lineup of performances featuring over 100 exceptional dancers from all over the globe.
This year’s festivities run from July 23rd through August 14th

Highlights include:
Companies from: Colombia, Czech Republic, Brazil, Dominican Republic, England, France,
Germany, Italy, Japan, Slovenia, Switzerland, Portugal, and USA
8 Live performances at several venues throughout Miami Dade County
2 FREE outdoors performances
Virtual Interviews with the Directors
FREE... Dance Films, Book Presentations & Art Exhibits
$25 to $65 performance tickets.
Purchase your tickets in advance and get more information, including the full lineup.
www.internationalballetfestival.org

Art Galleries
Pena and Warner Art Galleries

The Pena and Warner Galleries at the Miami Hispanic Cultural Arts Center are open every day to
the public from 10:00 am to 8:00 pm. offering throughout the year a series of art exhibits, featuring
local and visiting visual artists from Latin America, the Caribbean and Europe, as well as a permanent
exhibit of the history of the JW Warner House Historical Landmark. The Center has managed to
establish a private collection of over 100 works that have been donated by the artists whom have
exhibited at the Center. The Private Collection is on display at the times where there is no artist on
exhibit. Free entrance.

Arts and Culture Insider
JW Warner House (Miami’s Historical Landmark)
Miami Hispanic Cultural Arts Center
The magnificent 1911 fully restored Miami Landmark building, The J.W. Warner Place, House and
Garden is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, and the only one from Miami featured in
Remaking America the definitive book of historic houses in America. This impressive Neo-Classical
building was designed for J.W. Warner, founder of South Florida's first floral company. The home's
fine craftsmanship is especially evident in its massive columns, Palladian window and porte-cochère.
Wide porches and verandas adapt the J.W. Warner House to the Florida climate with a graciousness
that evokes the elegance of Florida's early years. This house was listed in the National Register of
Historic Places in 1983. Entrance and tour of house and Art Exhibit IS FREE.
The property is located in Miami’s Little Havana, between the Miami River, Downtown and the up and
coming Brickell, easily accessible to the Miami community and our visitors. Boasting two beautiful art
exhibit spaces, two dance studios, an outdoor stage, as well as lovely gardens and parking. In
addition to the historical tour of this remarkable building are the preservation and education of the
history of Miami through the recovered archives and information about the original owners, the JW
Warner family.
www.miamihispanicculturalartscenter.org

Things To Do:

Viernes de Tertulia -

Literary Encounters, now on its tenth season, are scheduled to take place at 8:00 pm on the third Friday of each month, conducted by Miami Herald's writer and reviewer Luis de la Paz. Featuring renowned painters, actors, singers, art critics, dancers and directors, who are interviewed by the host as they share with the audience their professional careers and experiences, followed by a Q&A. Guest artists are selected two months in advance. This program is in Spanish.
Free and open to the public..

Poetry Nights -
Noches de Poesia a program in collaboration with the Casa de Valencia Foundation and the Ibero-
American Literary Circle led by Historian and writer Dr. Jorge Valencia and the writer Mercedes
Minota, is presented monthly at the Miami Hispanic Cultural Arts Center is dedicated to promote and
encourage poets to showcase their works. Subscribe to the MHCAC or follow our social media for
information and schedules of this program. Presented in Spanish. Free to the public.

Cuban Classical Ballet of Miami School Classes -
Famous for its artistic virtuosity and technical brilliance, the Cuban Ballet School has trained some of
the most well known dancers of today and the late 20th Century, and has created a technique that is
unmatched in modern day classical ballet. The CCBM School trains dancers from beginners to
professionals within the strict regulations of the classical ballet Cuban methodology. Adult ballet
classes are also available Tuesdays & Thursdays.
For more information please contact us.

Yoga Classes -
The Miami Hispanic Cultural Arts Center offers a morning yoga class from 9am - 10am

Soccer Academy -
The Miami Hispanic Cultural Arts Center Soccer Academy trains kids from ages 6 – 12 every Monday & Thursday starting at 5:30pm

Musical Theater-

Jazz, singing, and acting.

10am - 1pm

Chess Classes-

11am - 1 pm