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Miami City Ballet, celebrating its 35th anniversary season, has a diverse roster of 50 dancers and a repertoire of more than 130 works. As one of the most renowned ballet companies in the country, Miami City Ballet performs for nearly 125,000 patrons annually during its
South Florida home season in Miami, Fort Lauderdale, West Palm Beach and tours to major cities domestically and internationally, including recent visits to New York City, Washington, D.C., Chicago, Los Angeles and Paris. Miami City Ballet School, the official school of Miami City Ballet, is one of the most respected ballet training academies in America. The School trains students, ages 3-18 year-round and grants more than $650,000 in scholarships annually. Miami City Ballet’s Community Engagement programs and initiatives touch the lives of more than 14,000 young people, seniors, and community members, annually. Executive Director Tania Castroverde Moskalenko and Artistic Director Lourdes Lopez lead the company. Lopez was recently awarded the prestigious Dance Magazine Award in 2018 and was named one of “The Most Influential People in Dance Today.” She is on the Ford Foundation Board of Trustees, the first artist to ever serve on its Board. Miami City Ballet was founded in 1985 by Miami philanthropist Toby Lerner Ansin and Founding Artistic Director Edward Villella. It is headquartered in Miami Beach, FL, at the Ophelia & Juan Js. Roca Center, a facility designed by renowned architectural firm, Arquitectonica. MODERATOR POLICY AND GUIDELINES FOR
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07/14/2026
Something curious has arrived... 🐇
🎁 Purchase 4 or more tickets to Alice's Adventures in Wonderland and save 25%*—for a limited time with code ALICE25.
It's the First Day of Christmas in July, and we're kicking things off with one unforgettable trip down the rabbit hole.
Experience Christopher Wheeldon's spectacular production, where larger-than-life characters, breathtaking choreography, and a world of wonder await.
But don't be late... This offer disappears soon.
There's more to unwrap. See you for the next reveal!
*Offer available until Thu, Jul 16 at 11:59pm EST. Best value zone for 25% discount offer for all venues and performances is Front Orchestra Zone C.
07/13/2026
Tomorrow, we're unwrapping something new.
For the first time ever, we're celebrating 12 Days of Christmas in July—a series of festive, limited-time offers inspired by the unforgettable stories waiting for you this season.
Whether you've been dreaming of George Balanchine's The Nutcracker®, tumbling down the rabbit hole with Alice's Adventures in Wonderland, experiencing the breathtaking return of Swan Lake, or discovering soon-to-be iconic world premieres, there just might be something for everyone on your list.
🎁 The first surprise arrives tomorrow. Check back often—there's more to unwrap all month long.
07/10/2026
The wait is over. 🎄🩰 George Balanchine's The Nutcracker® is officially on sale.
Whether you're continuing a beloved holiday tradition or starting a new one, now's the perfect time to choose your performance and secure the best seats before the most popular dates fill up.
Here's to a little Christmas in July. ✨
P.S. Bringing the whole family? Purchase 8 or more tickets and receive our NEW limited-edition 2026 Miami City Ballet custom Nutcracker—our gift to you, while supplies last.
This year, STEAM+ sparked imagination and critical thinking through the power of the arts in education! 🧠🎨🩰
Thanks to the generous support of the City of Miami Beach, The Jorge M. Pérez Family Foundation at The Miami Foundation, and the partnership of our incredible schools, and wonderful teaching artists, 530 students engaged in weekly hands-on, arts-integrated learning that brought science, technology, engineering, the arts, and math to life in dynamic and meaningful ways.
This year, we expanded the program from 6 to 7 schools, deepening our reach and impact across Miami Beach.
Through movement, music, and visual storytelling, students explored creative problem-solving and discovered new connections between the arts and the world around them.
🌟 Fienberg-Fisher K–8 Center
🌟 Treasure Island Elementary School
🌟 North Beach Elementary School
🌟 Biscayne Beach Elementary School
🌟 South Pointe Elementary School
🌟 Miami Beach Senior High School
🌟 Yeshiva Elementary School
Thank you for helping us inspire curiosity, creativity, and learning beyond the classroom. 🌟 This Project is funded in whole or in part by a grant from the City of Miami Beach.
07/07/2026
As we close out another incredible year of Explore Dance School Residencies, we are filled with gratitude for the partners who helped bring the joy of dance to 442 students across Miami-Dade County through a series of weekly classes. Many of the students had the opportunity to attend one of Miami City Ballet's mainstage performances at no cost.💙✨
This year, we expanded our program from 8 to 12 sites—reaching 11 school locations and 1 community partner—deepening our impact and expanding access across Miami-Dade County.
Thank you to our generous supporters, the Heckscher Foundation for Children, Miami-Dade County Public Schools, Miami-Dade County OMB, The Batchelor Foundation, Miami-Dade County Cultural Affairs Council, The Children's Trust, and Shepard Broad Foundation, as well as our incredible school partners and dedicated teaching artists whose collaboration makes this work possible.
🌟 Maya Angelou Elementary School
🌟 Dunbar Elementary School
🌟 South Pointe Elementary School
🌟 Broadmoor Elementary School
🌟 Ruth K. Broad Bay Harbor K–8 Center
🌟 Frederick Douglass Elementary School
🌟 Fienberg-Fisher K–8 Center
🌟 Treasure Island Elementary School
🌟 Phillis Wheatley Elementary School
🌟 Eneida Hartner Elementary School
🌟 Biscayne Beach Elementary School
🌟 Big Brothers Big Sisters
Through dance, students build confidence, express themselves, and experience the joy of movement. Here’s to a year of creativity, connection, and countless twirls! 🩰🎶
07/04/2026
Stars, stripes, and Sugarplum dreams. 🇺🇸🎄🩰
Wishing you a Fourth of July filled with fireworks, festivities, and just a little holiday magic from all of us at Miami City Ballet.
And if you're already dreaming of December... Keep an eye out. George Balanchine's The Nutcracker® goes on sale soon! Can't wait? Sign up for presale access at the link in bio.
06/22/2026
Once upon a time, there was a subscription made for story lovers. 📖✨
Introducing the NEW! Storybook Ballet Bundle, featuring George Balanchine's The Nutcracker®, Christopher Wheeldon's Alice's Adventures in Wonderland, and Alexei Ratmansky's Swan Lake.
As an added bonus, Storybook subscribers receive early access to The Nutcracker before tickets go on sale to the public in July.
Three beloved tales. One enchanting season. The next chapter starts now.
Book your bundle at the link in bio.
🎄 The Nutcracker | Dec 11–27
🐰 Alice in Wonderland | Feb 25–Mar 21
🦢 Swan Lake | Apr 29–May 23
06/18/2026
One month until the Fire Island Dance Festival presented by 🌹
We are honored to be part of this year’s festival, presenting ’s Roses from the South: Three Waltzes for Toby, created in celebration of our Founder Toby Lerner Ansin’s 85th birthday and the Company’s 40th Anniversary Season.
The festival takes place July 18–19 in Fire Island, New York. 🔥
06/17/2026
Congratulations to former Miami City Ballet dancer and choreographer Ariel Tagle Rose on the successful premiere of his evening of works in New York City this weekend. 🌹
The program brought together artists from MCB and New York City Ballet for an evening celebrating Rose’s growing choreographic career and artistic vision. Special congratulations to the Dancers of Miami City Ballet who helped bring these works to life on stage.
“What stood out to me was a willingness to delve into emotional and epic territory... The dancers gave their all.” - Dance Writer Marina Harss
We’re proud to see Ariel’s choreographic voice continue to grow and reach new audiences. ✨
06/12/2026
POV: You said yes to the plans. 🩰✨
To getting dressed up.
To trying something new.
To the pre-show cocktail, the selfie, and the excitement when the lights go down.
To taking time for yourself.
To making memories with people you love.
To experiencing something beautiful together.
And by the end of the night, there's only one thing left to say:
"We should do this more often."
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