Experience Ballet In Miami
- November 14, 2024
Immerse yourself in the world of ballet in Greater Miami & Miami Beach, a destination with a diverse selection of dance experiences for everyone. Watch as ballet dancers float to expressive music, blending art with elegance, tradition and athleticism. Whether you are a long-time enthusiast who wants to enjoy outstanding performances or want to learn graceful choreography at a ballet school, the destination’s dance scene has an experience for you.
Where to Watch Ballet in Miami
Discover the magic of ballet at performing arts venues that host a wide range of performances throughout the year.
Catch Miami City Ballet At The Arsht Center
The Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts of Miami-Dade County in Downtown Miami offers a wide array of performances. All performances are at the elegant 2,400-seat Ziff Ballet Opera House.
- December 13-24, 2024: "George Balanchine's The Nutcracker" ushers in the holiday spirit this winter with Balanchine's beloved ballet version of the timeless classic.
- February 14-16, 2025: "Winter Mix" will enchant you with a trio of the woman-empowered “Walpurgisnacht Ballet,” the dark romance mystery “La Valse” and a world premiere by choreographer Pam Tanowitz.
- February 15, 2025: "Ballet for Young People," a free, family-friendly performance of Shakespeare’s comedy “A Midsummer Night’s Dream."
- March 28-30, 2025: "Spring Mix" will delight your senses with Jerome Robbins’ “Glass Pieces,” featuring a score by Phillip Glass, the solo dance piece “Chaconne” and Modest Mussorgsky’s “Pictures at an Exhibition.”
- April 25-27, 2025: “Carmen,” Bizet’s classic, is presented in a new take by Colombian-Belgian choreographer Annabelle Lopez Ochoa.
The Fillmore Miami Beach: An Iconic Venue In South Beach
A historic South Beach theater built in the 1950s, the Art-Deco style The Fillmore Miami Beach at the Jackie Gleason Theater combines a rich history with top-tier sound, lighting and designs, making it a prime spot for experiencing ballet.
- December 11-14, 2024: "The Nutcracker," in a new production by Armour Dance Theater, will feature over 140 performers, including guest stars and local dance school students.
- December 30, 2024: "Nutcracker! Magical Christmas Ballet" offers a chance to make memories with your family as you’re entertained by impressive acrobatics, puppetry and costumes.
- March 1, 2025: “Swan Lake” will be performed by The State Ballet of Ukraine, featuring a live orchestra playing Tchaikovsky’s mesmerizing score.
Aventura Arts & Cultural Center: An Intimate Locale For Memorable Performances
The intimate Aventura Arts & Cultural Center in Aventura combines elegance and accessibility with state-of-the-art technology.
- December 13-15, 2024: "The Nutcracker Gala Event," presented by Arts Ballet Theatre of Florida. There will be a sensory-inclusive performance on December 14 for people with sensory sensitivities.
- March 1-2, 2025: “Dancing Prokofiev and Ravel” takes the spotlight as Arts Ballet Theatre presents a captivating program featuring works by both iconic composers.
- April 26, 2025: "Spring Ballet Gala," presented by Arts Ballet Theatre of Florida, will feature the one-act ballet "Harlequinade" alongside excerpts from other beloved ballets.
Miami Hispanic Cultural Arts Center: Where Cuban Ballet Tradition is Preserved
Be inspired by the resilience of recently exiled Cuban dancers and rising stars from Latin America while enjoying performances that preserve the traditions of Cuban ballet and Hispanic heritage at the Miami Hispanic Cultural Arts Center. Located at a historic landmark in Little Havana, the center is home to the Miami Hispanic Ballet Company, Cuban Classical Ballet of Miami and the renowned International Ballet Festival of Miami in the summer. Each year, the International Ballet Festival showcases over 100 talented dancers from Colombia, Japan, Italy, France and other countries with live shows at the Miami Hispanic Cultural Arts Center and other venues throughout the destination.
Ballet Dance Companies and Ballet Schools in Miami
Miami has a robust ballet community with a diverse repertoire of classical and contemporary performances. For those aspiring to dance, learn the art of ballet from talented dancers at established ballet dance companies and ballet schools with classes for adults and children.
See The Stars at Miami City Ballet … And Maybe Become One
Since 1985, Miami City Ballet has performed a range of styles, from modern to neoclassicism, and is a must-see for any dance enthusiast who wants to experience exquisite ballet dancing with a live orchestra. Its Miami performances take place at the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts of Miami-Dade County.
Feeling inspired after watching the ballet pros work their magic on stage? Miami City Ballet School offers beginner, intermediate and advanced classes for anyone 14 or older at its studio in South Beach. If you’re a serious local dancer, the school’s Pre-Professional Program could even be a launching pad to join the dance company. Auditions are required.
Cuban Classical Ballet of Miami: Performances & Classes For Everyone
Founded in 2006, Cuban Classical Ballet of Miami (CCBM) preserves and celebrates the rich Cuban ballet tradition. With a regular calendar of performances and its annual Summer School Performance, CCBM keeps Cuban ballet flourishing outside of Cuba. The CCBM School offers everything from foundational children’s ballet classes to adult drop-in classes catering to beginners, visitors and professional students.
Arts Ballet Theatre of Florida: Watch & Learn
For over 25 years, Arts Ballet Theatre of Florida has been a major player in the area’s arts community, with its full seasons of classical, contemporary and neoclassical performances at the Aventura Arts & Cultural Center. The company blends storytelling with boundary-pushing choreography. Its affiliated school, the Vladimir Issaev School of Classical Ballet, in North Miami Beach, offers classes to students and experienced dancers as well as a summer camp and workshops. Whether you’re a visitor looking for a workout or a local ready to dive into the dance world, its adult classes, offered on most weekday mornings, are low pressure, welcoming to all experience levels and accompanied by a live pianist.
Armour Dance Theatre: The Destination’s Oldest Dance Company
As the destination’s oldest dance institution, Armour Dance Theatre has been an influential part of the area’s dance scene since 1951. With a rich legacy of performances, including its notable “The Nutcracker” at The Fillmore Miami Beach at the Jackie Gleason Theater, the company’s programming showcases diversity by featuring over 140 performers, ensuring young audiences see performers who reflect them. It has also led in arts accessibility, providing special accommodations for children with sensory processing and autism spectrum disorders. For those inspired to learn, Armour Dance Theatre welcomes newcomers and serious dancers to learn at beginner, intermediate and advanced ballet classes at its academy in South Miami.
Miami Royal Ballet & Dance: Award-Winning Ballet In Coral Gables
With an impressive record of award-winning performances, Miami Royal Ballet & Dance celebrates the graceful athleticism of ballet. Each year, the Coral Gables ballet company presents the Grand Recital, developed in collaboration with international artists to highlight its students in intricate and original choreography. Take your children to a youth ballet class or sign up for an adult class to learn from world-renowned dancers and even U.S. Olympic athletes.
From modern dance to hip-hop and contemporary, explore the destination’s expansive dance scene.