Dance

Mark Twain’s Jumping Frog of Calaveras County – Beloved American author Mark Twain’s hilarious classic short story comes to life through dance. Smiley, the gambler, bets his frog can out-jump any frog in Calaveras County; but the mysterious stranger has something up his sleeve! The story is told through Mark Twain’s prose, bluegrass and country music, colorful costumes and high-jumping dance movement. A must-see for students studying American literature! Best for grades 5-9. 1 narrator, 4 dancers

Mark Twain’s Jumping Frog of Calaveras County – Beloved American author Mark Twain’s hilarious classic short story comes to life through dance. Smiley, the gambler, bets his frog can out-jump any frog in Calaveras County; but the mysterious stranger has something up his sleeve! The story is told through Mark Twain’s prose, bluegrass and country music, colorful costumes and high-jumping dance movement. A must-see for students studying American literature! Best for grades 5-9. 1 narrator, 4 dancers

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.

An immersive evening of live performance and improvisation, where nothing is fixed and everything unfolds in real time. Directed by choreographer Alexey Taran alongside filmmaker Carla Forte, the 305 International Improv Fest celebrates improvisation across performance and film. This special Miami program brings together artists working across disciplines in a dynamic and unpredictable creative space, exploring risk, immediacy, and the poetic potential of improvisation. Part of the festival’s 10th edition, unfolding across Miami and Costa Rica, the event highlights international collaboration and the intersection of dance, film, and live experimentation. Limited seating. Black box experience.

Based on Lord Byron’s 1814 romantic poem Le Corsaire, Le Corsaire Suite is a curated selection of the ballet’s most celebrated moments, featuring dazzling excerpts such as Le Jardin Animé, the Pas d’Esclave, and the legendary Le Corsaire Pas de Deux, one of classical ballet’s most iconic showpieces

Age Appropriateness: 14+
 

Join us for a flamenco performance to celebrate the progress of our Flamenco students. This family-friendly concert showcasing our tiniest “Flamencas” through our advanced. It will be hard to stay in your seat as the dancers pull you in with fire and passion!

Come enjoy a dynamic outdoor performance that celebrates Miami's youth through dance, music, and technology in an outdoor, evening performance that reflects the rhythm, beauty, and cultural vibrancy of the city. Set against the vibrant backdrop of Downtown Miami in springtime, this performance celebrates community, culture, and the pulse of urban life through sound, movement, and light.

The Cultural Center of Spain in Miami (CCEMiami) and Miami-Dade County Auditorium present FlamenGO 2026: “Las Mujeres que habitan en mí” featuring Irene Lozano on Friday, May 29 at 8:00 pm at the Koubek Center. “Las Mujeres que habitan en mí” (The Women Who Live in Me) is an intimate work in which Irene Lozano traces, through flamenco dance, music, and poetry, an emotional journey through the many feminine identities within her: the woman she has been, the woman she aspires to be, and the woman who remained silent. In this deeply personal performance, La Chiqui invites audiences on a powerful and soulful journey. Irene Lozano Ruiz (Málaga, 1985), known as La Chiqui de Málaga, is an internationally recognized flamenco dancer. She graduated in Spanish Dance and Choreography, specializing in flamenco, from the Superior Conservatory of Dance in Málaga. She has performed with renowned Spanish companies including Eva Yerbabuena, Javier Latorre, Rafael Esteves, Nani Paños, and Rubén Olmo. In 2013 she founded her own company. In 2022 she won the prestigious “Desplante” award for Best Dancer at the International Cante de las Minas Festival. Her latest work, “Presente”, premiered to critical acclaim at the Festival Flamenco de Jerez in 2024.

The 7th installment of The Forward Motion Dance Festival and Conference of Physically Integrated Dance is scheduled for May 15th (technical) 16th, (two performances) 17th, (two workshops and conference) 2026 at the Sandrell Rivers Theatre in Miami. The festival will highlight the works of three choreographers from REVolutions Dance Company (Frank Chavez, Merry Lynne Morris, Leymis Balanõs Wilmott from Tampa, Florida) and highlight the work of Artistic Director, Marisa Hamatodo and dance partner from Infinite Flow based in Los Angeles, California. Karen Peterson and Dancers will also present work from repertory favorites including “In The Blink of an Eye” and “Duets for Six” for her company of ten members. Renowned author and speaker Silva Laukkanen will serve as the guest conference facilitator and speak about dance inclusion in the public school sector for students with special needs on Sunday, May 17th at 12 noon. The event will include two performances, two workshops, and a round table discussion on a yet-to-be-announced topic, all centered around the theme of inclusive dance.