Miami City Ballet
2025/2026 Season
MIAMI CITY BALLET
AUTHENTICALLY MIAMI. BOLDLY AMERICAN
Miami City Ballet is celebrating 40 years of artistic innovation and cultural transformation—a journey that mirrors the vibrant evolution of Miami itself.
Born from founder Toby Lerner Ansin’s bold vision, our legacy embodies the spirit of being AUTHENTICALLY MIAMI, BOLDLY AMERICAN, pushing the boundaries of ballet while reflecting a city that has grown into a world-class hub of art, technology, and design. Join us this landmark anniversary season featuring daring new premieres from iconic American choreographers and artists like Twyla Tharp, Paul Taylor, Ulysses Dove, George Gershwin, Duke Ellington and The Beach Boys, alongside beloved classics like George Balanchine’s Apollo and the long-awaited return of Don Quixote.
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DON QUIXOTE (After Petipa/Minkus)
NOV 1-2, 2025 | Broward Center
Dream the Impossible. Live the Adventure.
Embark on an epic journey as the season opens with Don Quixote, set to Minkus’s spirited score. This beloved classic, not seen on our stage in over a decade, brings the magic of one of literature’s most iconic dreamers to life. With sweeping choreography and larger-than-life characters, this dazzling production celebrates the power of imagination and the pursuit of impossible dreams. Don Quixote is your passport to a world of wonder. Adventure awaits!
INTO THE MAGIC CITY Winter Mix
March 7-8, 2026 | The Parker
Step into the bold, electric heart of Miami with this powerhouse program that celebrates our vibrant and diverse spirit.
The company premiere of Red Angels lights up the stage with Ulysses Dove’s razor-sharp choreography and Richard Einhorn’s electrifying violin score—it’s sleek, daring, and utterly arresting. In George Balanchine’s The Unanswered Question, lyrical mystery meets masterful movement, creating a spellbinding work that feels like poetry in motion. Topping it all off, Alexei Ratmansky’s World Premiere celebrates our founder Toby Lerner Ansin with a touching blend of history, tradition, and forward-thinking creativity. This program is pure Miami magic—bold, bright, and impossible to ignore.
YOUR PERFECT GOLDEN HOUR Spring Mix 1
April 11-12, 2026 | The Parker
Let the glow of golden hour wash over you in this radiant program, blending timeless classics with fresh perspectives.
Jerome Robbins’ Moves flips the script on ballet with choreography performed in total silence, highlighting pure movement in its rawest form. Durante Verzola’s World Premiere, set to George Gershwin’s irresistible jazz rhythms, is filled with playful, captivating energy. Driven by the legendary music of Duke Ellington, Stephanie Martinez’s World Premiere brings her distinctive voice to the stage with a style that’s both powerful and deeply human. And the company premiere of Paul Taylor’s Cloven Kingdom turns the spotlight on the many sides of human nature, all set to a surprising score that mixes classical music with a touch of untamed wild.
¡Vamos! To the Beach Spring Mix 2
MAY 9-10, 2026 | Broward Center
Apollo Without Birth (Balanchine/Stravinsky) **World Premiere (Lovette)
*Deuce Coupe (Tharp/The Beach Boys)
Catch the ultimate Miami vibe in this exhilarating season finale, brimming with sun, sand, and undeniable style. Balanchine’s Apollo Without Birth, set to Stravinsky’s score, reimagines the myth of Apollo with a unique twist, showcasing the genius of two artistic legends. Lauren Lovette’s World Premiere brings a contemporary edge, taking the stage with fearless choreography that’s as unique and free-spirited as Miami itself. Twyla Tharp’s iconic Deuce Coupe closes the program with an explosion of The Beach Boys tunes, blending ballet with laid-back West Coast vibes that’ll make you feel like you’re riding the waves. Fun, fresh, and totally unforgettable—this program is the ultimate beach day, bottled up and brought to life.
*Company Premiere **World Premiere
Tickets for the 2025/26 season are currently only available as part of a subscription. Visit miamicityballet.org.