Events: Dance
Revelations In Rhythm 2026
Friday, May 15, 2026 at 7:00 PM - English
Join the African Heritage Cultural Arts Center for Revelations in Rhythm, an inspiring evening that celebrates the artistry, heritage, and cultural impact of tap dance. Featuring powerful choreography and dynamic performances, the production includes a special tribute to legendary icon Bill "Bojangles" Robinson while honoring the pioneers who shaped the art form.
Blending rhythm, movement, and reflection, Revelations in Rhythm offers a rich cultural experience that highlights tap dance's lasting influence on American performance and Black artistic expression.
Location
Davis African Heritage Cultural Arts Center
6161 Northwest 22nd Avenue,
Miami,
FL
33142
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Forward Motion Dance Festival
FORWARD MOTION produced by Karen Peterson and Dancers is one of the first festivals and conferences anywhere in the world showcasing groundbreaking physically integrated dance companies and choreography. This groundbreaking contemporary dance form inclusive of those with and without disabilities, on stage, and in the audience challenges artistic and societal perceptions of what defines physical beauty, and beautiful movement.
Location
Sandrell Rivers Theater
6101 NW 7th Ave Suite 79,
Miami,
FL
33127
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MOAD Moves with Marisol Blanco and the Sikan Afro-Cuban Dance Project
Saturday, Jun 13, 2026 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM - English
Join MOAD for an immersive Afro-Cuban folk dance experience in the Knight Skylight Gallery at the Freedom Tower.
Join choreographer and educator Marisol Blanco for an immersive Afro-Cuban folk dance experience presented as part of MOAD Moves in the Knight Skylight Gallery at the Freedom Tower. Accompanied by three live percussionists and a vocalist, participants will be guided through traditional movements rooted in the cultural and spiritual practices of the Afro-Cuban dance. This interactive session offers a unique opportunity to connect with rhythm, history, and embodied storytelling through dance.
Marisol Blanco is a performing artist, choreographer, and dance and music educator with over 30 years of experience dedicated to artistic practice and community engagement. Blanco holds a Masters at Cuba's prestigious Higher Institute of Art (ISA) and recently completed her second Master of Fine Arts in Choreography at the Linda Berry Stein College of Fine Arts at Jacksonville University. Her work centers on preserving and sharing Afro-Cuban cultural traditions through performance and education.
Admission to the Freedom Tower exhibitions and galleries following the class is included with your RSVP.
Event attendees may park for free in the MDC garage at 500 NE Second Avenue, between NE Fifth and NE Sixth Streets.
The Museum of Art and Design (MOAD) at MDC may document the event, including its attendees. By entering the area, and/or participating in the event, you consent to the recording and its use in any form.
Location
Freedom Tower
600 Biscayne Boulevard,
Miami,
FL
33132
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Rising Stars Open Stage: International Ballet Festival of Miami
Saturday, Aug 1, 2026 from 8:00 PM to 10:00 PM - English
The 31st International Ballet Festival of Miami presents our Rising Stars Open Stage!
See the Stars of Tomorrow, performing live and outside on Lincoln road! This free performance is one of many free opportunities to participate in the world of dance and the fine arts brought to the South Florida community by the International Ballet Festival of Miami.
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About The International Ballet Festival of Miami
The Miami Hispanic Ballet Company was established in 1993 as a non-profit dance organization dedicated to identifying and promoting professional dance artists of Hispanic descent in Miami-Dade County. Since its inception, Miami Hispanic Ballet has also served as both producer and presenter, bringing major gala performances of proven artistic excellence and leading to the creation of the Annual International Ballet Festival of Miami. Recognized as the most successful in the US and is the only one of its kind in the State of Florida, the festival brings our residents and visitors the unique opportunity to view a wide range of local, national, and international artists of exceptional merit.
This Festival represents the most ambitious ballet project ever conceived in South Florida; the magnitude of its program, along with the prestige of the participating companies and the renowned principal ballet stars, has captured the attention of the most demanding audiences. The festival has introduced audiences to a stunning array of national and international ballet companies from across Europe, Asia, Latin America, and the USA, many making their USA debuts. Furthermore, it has provided the opportunity for local dance and ballet companies to demonstrate their talent alongside the world’s most renowned dancers. The festival has received rave reviews and earned the respect of the local and international media, significantly raising Miami's profile among international ballet companies as a destination for talented artists to be appreciated.
For more information on festival performances, please visit our website.
Location
Euclid Circle, Lincoln Road
Euclid Circle Miami Beach, Fl,
Miami Beach,
FL
33139
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Youth Dance Marathon: International Ballet Festival of Miami
Sunday, Aug 2, 2026 from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM - English
The 31st International Ballet Festival of Miami presents our Youth Dance Marathon!
See the Stars of Tomorrow, from our hometown of Miami, performing live and outside at Bayfront Park!
This free performance is one of many exciting opportunities to participate in the world of dance and the fine arts brought to the South Florida community by the International Ballet Festival of Miami.
Location
Tina Hills Pavillion
Bayfront Park,
Miami,
FL
33131
(Map)
