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.
The 2025-26 season promises to be truly unforgettable. Subscriptions are on sale now!
Tickets for the 2025-26 season are currently only available as part of a subscription.
DON QUIXOTE
After Petipa/Minkus
October 17-19
Dream the Impossible. Live the Adventure.
Embark on an epic journey as the season opens with Don Quixote, set to Minkus’ spirited score. This beloved classic, not performed by MCB 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!
GEORGE BALANCHINE’S THE NUTCRACKER®
Balanchine | Tchaikovsky
December 12-28
Miami’s sweetest holiday experience!
George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker® returns to transform the Magic City into a holiday adventure like no other—this is your passport to magic. The festive fun begins the moment you arrive: an immersive pre-show experience welcomes you to the Land of Sweets, setting the stage for an unforgettable journey you’ll cherish year after year.
Then, the real magic takes flight. Over 100 dazzling dancers, a live orchestra and stunning stagecraft bring the magic of Tchaikovsky’s beloved score to life. Picture swirling snowflakes, the shimmering Sugarplum Fairy and a tropical take on wintertime wonder—all unfolding in a burst of color and joy. And yes, even in sunny South Florida, we make it snow!
This is the holiday tradition you can’t miss—sunshine, sparkle and spectacular performances, only in Miami.
INTO THE MAGIC CITY
February 20-22
Serenade (Balanchine | Tchaikovsky)
Don Q Pas de Deux (Petipa | Minkus)
World Premiere (Ratmansky)
Step into the bold, electric heart of Miami with a program that honors our origins and celebrates the vibrant spirit of the city we call home.
George Balanchine’s timeless masterpiece Serenade opens the program with sweeping grace and emotional depth – an audience favorite that has shaped MCB’s artistic heart. The Don Q Pas de Deux bursts onto the stage with dazzling virtuosity and playful energy, capturing the lively flair and joy that echoes the rhythm of the magic city. Closing the program, a powerful World Premiere by Alexei Ratmansky pays tribute to Miami City Ballet’s visionary founder Toby Lerner Ansin, blending tradition with fresh creativity.
This is Miami magic—rooted in history, alive in the present and soaring into the future.
YOUR PERFECT GOLDEN HOUR
Spring Mix 1
March 27-29
*Moves (Robbins)
**World Premiere (Verzola/Gershwin)
**World Premiere (Martinez/Ellington)
*Cloven Kingdom (Taylor/Corelli-Cowell-Miller)
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 wildness.
¡VAMOS! TO THE BEACH
May 1-3
Company B (Taylor | The Andrew Sisters)
**World Premiere (Verzola | Gershwin)
*Deuce Coupe (Tharp | The Beach Boys)
Catch the ultimate summer vibe in this exhilarating season finale, brimming with sun, sand and undeniable style.
Paul Taylor’s Company B kicks things off with swing, sass and the irresistible harmonies of The Andrews Sisters—an all-American dance party with vintage flair. Durante Verzola’s World Premiere, set to Gershwin’s effervescent score, brings bold elegance to the stage—Art Deco cool meets contemporary flair, in a creation as vibrant and free-spirited as Miami itself. Twyla Tharp’s iconic Deuce Coupe closes the program with an explosion of 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 completely unforgettable—this program is the ultimate beach day, bottled up and brought to life.
*Company Premiere
**World Premiere
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