MDCA Mid-Stage Theatre

Using the rhythmic play of double-dutch, steppin’, tap, ring shout and other African-American social dances, dancer/choreographer Camille A. Brown addresses the complexity of carving out a positive identity as a black female in urban American culture. In a society where black women are often only portrayed in terms of their strength, resiliency, or trauma, this performance represents a more nuanced spectrum of black womanhood in a racially and politically charged world. Brown, who danced with the Alvin Ailey American Dance…

An urban dance piece by world-renowned Companhia Urbana de Dança from Brasil, an electrifying ensemble of young dancers hailing from the favelas of Rio de Janeiro, working under the direction of award-winning choreographer Sonia Diestri.

La Orquesta de Cámara de la Florida (FCO) en el marco de la celebración de su vigésimo aniversario, ha realizado una minuciosa selección de los temas más representativos de Astor Piazzolla y Carlos Gardel, conocidos mundialmente por los aportes musicales en el folclor propio de Argentina y Uruguay. Marlen Urbay interpretará con su batuta cada una de éstas clásicas y populares canciones con la pasión y energía propias de éste género, mientras la voz inconfundible de Rodrigo Aragón nos hará…

In Catalan, malson means nightmare. The award winner piece Malson, choreographed by Susana Pous, is a love letter to Havana that is immersed in a virtual video world, with music by X Alfonso. Cubas bustling streets, colorful cityscapes, and blue sea are projected in film vignettes that ultimately partner with the dancers high-energy movement.

The World Premier of an inspiring new Musical. Sueños, "An Exile Journey", tells the profoundly moving story of the Cuban Exile and the events that have shaped the journey. The story unfolds from the eyes of Ricardo and Teresa Gonzalez, played by Jesus Brañas and Grethel Ortiz, as they arrive from Havana in 1961 and make Little Havana and Miami their home. A story of despair, hope, happiness, dreams and triumphs. The captivating events of the cuban exile, like never…

The program FlamenGO by CCEMiami presents La Flaka, a powerful artist with a unique way of mixing flamenco with styles like electronic, hip hop, jazz and soul. After her incredible success in 'The Voice' (Spain), La Flaka is presenting the US debut of her work 'Capricho' in Miami. Come enjoy the modern and versatile style of an artist born in Triana (Seville) but raised with the eyes open to the world.

Copperbridge Foundation invites Retazos Dance-Theater Company from Havana, Cuba and Memory Wax from Malmo, Sweden to perform the U.S. Premiere of Possible Impossible for ONE NIGHT ONLY. Possible Impossible deals with our perception of time and space, challenging our awareness of reality. Through a kaleidoscope of video images and dance, we shift points of view reflecting on the boundaries of the human condition and the power of imagination to transform and experience reality. It's up to each person to choose…

Indulge your inner child and bring the entire family to FUNDarte’s Zun Zún Children Fest, featuring a concert of playful and educational Afro-Caribbean rhythms with singer/songwriter Rita Rosa Ruesga, 4-time Grammy nominee and Scholastic Book author; storyteller, children’s book author, composer and performer Robbi Kumalo, best known for her multicultural stories and songs for children; Brooklyn-based Lucy Kalantari, with a concert of jazz-age inspired music for kids and families; and New York’s award-winning Teatro SEA with a heart-warming production of…

FUNDarte in collaboration with Miami Dade County Auditorium and Culture Shock Miami present Casa Patas' Los Silencios del Baile, an evening of contemporary Flamenco dance and music from Madrid, Spain, featuring choreographer and dancer Francisco Hidalgo. Direct from Madrid, Spain, Casa Patas returns to Miami with a powerful performance celebrating the characteristics that distinguish the art of Flamenco, an art marked by fiery outbursts and swift blows of silence that define the passionate character of this seductive form, performed by…

FUNDarte in collaboration with Miami Dade County Auditorium and Culture Shock Miami present Casa Patas' Los Silencios del Baile, an evening of contemporary Flamenco dance and music from Madrid, Spain, featuring choreographer and dancer Francisco Hidalgo. Direct from Madrid, Spain, Casa Patas returns to Miami with a powerful performance celebrating the characteristics that distinguish the art of Flamenco, an art marked by fiery outbursts and swift blows of silence that define the passionate character of this seductive form, performed by…

Former stars of the Miami City Ballet, Jennifer Kronenberg & Carlos Guerra bring their new company to the stage in an evening of excitingly diverse ballet infused with live music. Showcasing various styles and reflecting Cuban rhytms & Culture, the program will have the audience dancing in their seats! PLEASE NOTE: New procedures are being implemented in an effort to enhance the safety of our patrons and all those who visit MDCA. These new measures may include bag checks at…

FUNDarte presents the 10th Anniversary of Global Cuba Fest, featuring: Ernan Lopez-Nussa (Cuba / France) Carlos Puig Group with special guests: Ahmed Barroso, Pavel Urkiza, and Lillian Garcia (Miami) Picadillo Band (Spain) with Guest Artist: Wendy Guerra (Cuba) PLEASE NOTE: New procedures are being implemented in an effort to enhance the safety of our patrons and all those who visit MDCA. These new measures may include bag checks at our lobby doors. Please allow yourself a bit of extra time…

“The Music of Burt Bacharach” Live! with Negroni’s Trio & Friends. A spectacular musical journey showcasing the memories of songs written by the legendary composer in American Pop Music, Burt Bacharach. With Negroni’s Trio, an all-star orchestra under the Musical Direction of Jose Negroni, and the magical voices of performing artists, Ivette Viñas, Dennis Reyes and Richard Jazzed, it will be an evening to remember. As only Negroni can present, sit back to “What the World Needs Now”, “Raindrops Keep…

A mix of live performances, community conversations, and nature excursions in a thought-provoking mini-festival focused on climate change and cultural collaboration. The event brings together the arts community, educators, activists, and climate champions in local government, plus a wide range of experts and climate-concerned citizens to experience visionary performances, participatory dialogues, and residency activities committed to positive change in the face of our shared climate crisis. PLEASE NOTE: New procedures are being implemented in an effort to enhance the safety…

Once again Grammy nominee pianist Jose Negroni brings to the Miami stage his original production,"Encounter 3 Latino," the third in a series of jazz concerts at the Miami-Dade County Auditorium. Featuring award winning Jazz masters: Ed Calle, Federico Britos, Nomar Negroni, Roberto Perera and Josh Allen, under the musical direction of Jose Negroni with special guest vocalist, Cachita Lopez, performing the classics. Join us for a night of jazz to remember! PLEASE NOTE: New procedures are being implemented in an…

Enjoy a day of lively family-friendly entertainment at III ~ Zun Zún Children’s Fest, featuring an afternoon of music celebrating Latino and Caribbean childhood! Sing along and shake your body to the vivacious Afro-Caribbean sounds of singer/songwriter Rita Rosa Ruesga, 4-time Grammy nominee and Scholastic Book author; and talents such as the sensational multi-instrumentalist and singer-songwriter Yusa; flutist and vocalist AnaBé; multiple Latin Grammy winner Nicolas Tovar; Venezuelan children’s entertainer Lluvia; Haitian percussionist, vocalist, dancer, and singer/songwriter Inez Barlatier; renowned…

Once again, Jose Negroni brings us the best of a popular genre. This time is Zarzuelas! Come enjoy a musical journey through Spain... Live! PLEASE NOTE: New procedures are being implemented in an effort to enhance the safety of our patrons and all those who visit MDCA. These new measures may include bag checks at our lobby doors. Please allow yourself a bit of extra time while planning your trip.

Juan Torres Fajardo, AKA Juan Habichuela Nieto is a 28 year old guitarist and composer who belongs to the linage of one of the most important flamenco sagas. He is the grandson of Juan Carmona ‘Habichuela’, the undeniable maestro guitarist who passed away in 2016. At the age of 15 he was playing guitar accompanying Enrique Morente performing on the best stages in the World. Since then he has worked with great artists like Pitingo, Estrella Morente, Jose Enrique Morente,…

The passionate strength of Madrid’s famed Casa Patas returns to Miami direct from Spain, with an incendiary performance showcasing the sensuality and technical brilliance of the celebrated dancer Anabel Moreno and renowned choreographer Francisco Hidalgo in Binomio. PLEASE NOTE: New procedures are being implemented in an effort to enhance the safety of our patrons and all those who visit MDCA. These new measures may include bag checks at our lobby doors. Please allow yourself a bit of extra time while…

Cuba, España, Puerto Rico y Venezuela le cantan al amor y al desamor. Con artistas invitados Ana María Perera, Idania Alvarez y Divine y una presentación especial de Don Felipe Muñiz. PLEASE NOTE: New procedures are being implemented in an effort to enhance the safety of our patrons and all those who visit MDCA. These new measures may include bag checks at our lobby doors. Please allow yourself a bit of extra time while planning your trip.

Con la actuación del pianista Tony Pérez, a cargo del Piano Maratón Cubano y el concierto de la multi-instrumentista Yusa junto con Horacio “El Negro” Hernández. *BUY ONE TICKET, GET ONE FREE WITH OFFER CODE: CUBA PLEASE NOTE: New procedures are being implemented in an effort to enhance the safety of our patrons and all those who visit MDCA. These new measures may include bag checks at our lobby doors. Please allow yourself a bit of extra time while planning…

Falete hará un tributo a todas las grandes cantantes españolas a dos pianos. PLEASE NOTE: New procedures are being implemented in an effort to enhance the safety of our patrons and all those who visit MDCA. These new measures may include bag checks at our lobby doors. Please allow yourself a bit of extra time while planning your trip.

FUNDarte & MDCA present, "Flamenco Rave". Experience the explosive movement of contemporary flamenco that is currently taking Spain by storm. With pianist Dorantes and featured artists Daniel Casares, Naike y Paquete, Rosalía & Raül Refree. PLEASE NOTE: New procedures are being implemented in an effort to enhance the safety of our patrons and all those who visit MDCA. These new measures may include bag checks at our lobby doors. Please allow yourself a bit of extra time while planning your…

Jose Negroni and his trio unite with actor and comedian Eddy Calderón for an evening of music and comedy, sharing stories about life through the public lens of his career in Radio, Television & Film. PLEASE NOTE: New procedures are being implemented in an effort to enhance the safety of our patrons and all those who visit MDCA. These new measures may include bag checks at our lobby doors. Please allow yourself a bit of extra time while planning your…

A trailblazer in current cutting-edge flamenco, and a two-time Latin Grammy nominee, Maria Toledo is the first female flamenco artist who performs while accompanying herself on the piano. Part of the third annual FlamenGO series by Centro Cultural Español (CCEMiami). PLEASE NOTE: New procedures are being implemented in an effort to enhance the safety of our patrons and all those who visit MDCA. These new measures may include bag checks at our lobby doors. Please allow yourself a bit of…

Performing as part of Forward Motion Physically Integrated Dance Festival, London-based Candoco Dance Company, one of the world's top inclusive contemporary dance companies, with dancers with and without disabilities, performs works by world-class choreographers Yasmeen Godder (Israel) & Alexander Whitley (UK). PLEASE NOTE: New procedures are being implemented in an effort to enhance the safety of our patrons and all those who visit MDCA. These new measures may include bag checks at our lobby doors. Please allow yourself a bit…

Performing as part of Forward Motion Physically Integrated Dance Festival, AXIS Dance Company, based in the San Francisco area and the leading physically, integrated company in the U.S., performs works by Marc Brew and Amy Seiwert, along with works by Tampa's REVolutions and Miami's Karen Peterson & Dancers. PLEASE NOTE: New procedures are being implemented in an effort to enhance the safety of our patrons and all those who visit MDCA. These new measures may include bag checks at our…

PLEASE NOTE: New procedures are being implemented in an effort to enhance the safety of our patrons and all those who visit MDCA. These new measures may include bag checks at our lobby doors. Please allow yourself a bit of extra time while planning your trip.

Join us in a fun journey full of music, theatre, puppetry performances, and culture from New York and Miami. You can also enjoy a free screening of a three part documentary series about puppetry in Cuba, Dominican Republic and Puerto Rico. It is a day to savor together the Latino and Caribbean heritage and to celebrate childhood! PLEASE NOTE: New procedures are being implemented in an effort to enhance the safety of our patrons and all those who visit MDCA.…

National Dance Award dancer and choreographer Daniel Abreu (Tenerife, Spain), presents for the first time in Miami his work "Cabeza." It contemplates the fantasies and realities of a torrent of strong energy where logic makes no sense. Abreu shows us the speed of his body and what it is capable of expressing, sometimes with an aggressive physicality and others with beautiful, almost mystical movements. PLEASE NOTE: New procedures are being implemented in an effort to enhance the safety of our…

José Barrios premiered Reditum in 2017 at the prestigious Festival de Jerez. With his wide grin, loud hand-clapping and big personality Barrios relishes in the small yet grand memories that spark a smile and pinch the soul. His dancing is described as elegant and effortless while demonstrating a versatility and passion that demands attention from the audience. PLEASE NOTE: New procedures are being implemented in an effort to enhance the safety of our patrons and all those who visit MDCA.…

José Barrios premiered Reditum in 2017 at the prestigious Festival de Jerez. With his wide grin, loud hand-clapping and big personality Barrios relishes in the small yet grand memories that spark a smile and pinch the soul. His dancing is described as elegant and effortless while demonstrating a versatility and passion that demands attention from the audience. PLEASE NOTE: New procedures are being implemented in an effort to enhance the safety of our patrons and all those who visit MDCA.…

International B-Boy dance crew ILL-Abilities performs its new, full-length show "Dis-Connect". In this new production, ILL-ABILITIES explores the premise of connection. In a world in which we all appear connected, we are constantly searching for what we really are connected to. Admission includes after party jam & reception! PLEASE NOTE: New procedures are being implemented in an effort to enhance the safety of our patrons and all those who visit MDCA. These new measures may include bag checks at our…

This concert showcases American, Latin, Classical and Contemporary Christmas music which has been arranged in a melodic Jazz style, suitable for all audiences. Our musicians posses a unique & colorful array of voices and talents which elevates our melodic performances to amazing heights. Featuring: Jose Negroni / Dr. Ed Calle / Rafael Valencia / Nomar Negroni / Elli Clarke / Rick Jazzed and a full orchestra under Conductor Alber Bade. Part of: Very Merry Holiday Season Series PLEASE NOTE: New…

Baila por la Paz es un programa único de danza que reúne compañías de baile en toda la Florida para bailar contra el odio y la violencia. El dinero recaudado por la venta de boletas beneficiará a UNICEF USA para apoyar a niños a nivel mundial. Dance for Peace is a unique dance program bringing together dance companies across Florida to dance against hate and violence. Profits from the performance will benefit UNICEF USA in support of the children of…

Three beloved stories by Eric Carle, award-winning children’s book illustrator and author, are retold on stage through the magic of black light and fanciful puppets. The Very Hungry Caterpillar follows the wonderful adventures of a very tiny and very hungry caterpillar as he eats his way through an amazing variety of foods on his path to becoming a beautiful butterfly. High up in the sky, Little Cloud playfully transforms himself into various creatures, including a sheep, an airplane, a shark…

Eglise Gutiérrez y Carlos Silva recorren las arias más importantes de la música operática a través de la historia de amor de un maestro de música y una diva en decadencia. PLEASE NOTE: New procedures are being implemented in an effort to enhance the safety of our patrons and all those who visit MDCA. These new measures may include bag checks at our lobby doors. Please allow yourself a bit of extra time while planning your trip.

With a sense of humor and intense physical imagery, Macho Man XXI tackles the effects of gender violence taking place in the chaotic, surreal and exotic culture of Mexico. In riveting and craftily gender-coded dance, the powerful and daring work pulls up fear by its roots, revealing the submissive and perverted state of this social legacy. Con sentido del humor e imágenes físicas intensas, Macho Man XXI aborda los efectos de la violencia de género que tiene lugar en la…

PLEASE NOTE: New procedures are being implemented in an effort to enhance the safety of our patrons and all those who visit MDCA. These new measures may include bag checks at our lobby doors. Please allow yourself a bit of extra time while planning your trip.

A drama that traces the American immigrant experience from Jamestown to present day through the stories of ordinary men, women and children who departed their homelands in the hopes of creating a new life. An extraordinary story 400 years in the making that transcends time, space and race to reflect the diversity and commonalities of our shared American experience. Performed by Chicago’s Griffin Theatre Company PLEASE NOTE: New procedures are being implemented in an effort to enhance the safety of…

Performances include the Southeast premiere of Latsky’s Unfinished, which combines dynamic dancing and articulated virtuosity, and their ongoing commitment to diversity and accessibility, with choreography by Latsky and the company; and the preview of Step Change Studios Highlights from Fairy Tales, which interprets the universal themes of childhood tales through ballroom and Latin-inspired dance, produced by Rashmi Becker. PLEASE NOTE: New procedures are being implemented in an effort to enhance the safety of our patrons and all those who visit…

Untold Stories combines choreography by Karen Peterson and visuals by media artist Dinorah de Jesús Rodríguez to delve into the multiplicity of ways we experience the most intimate and secretive parts of our lives as human beings. Kinetic Light's Under Momentum performed by disabled dancers on and around a set of exquisitely engineered ramps celebrates the joy of being in continuous motion, the allure of speed, and the beautiful futility of resisting gravity torque. Choreography by Alice Walker in collaboration…

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Únase a nosotros en un viaje divertido lleno de música orquestal clásica y contemporánea interpretada por niños de Musicalls y dirigida por José Antonio Bornot, y las canciones hispanas más populares de compositores latinos interpretadas por Rita Rosa Ruesga y músicos latinos de Miami. Disfrute de un día completo de herencia latina y caribeña que celebra la infancia y brinda alegría a toda la familia. ZunZún Children’s Fest celebrates timely cultural programming for families and young audiences through an array…

Raíz de 4, by Rafael Peral and Marisa Adame, Casa Patas Flamenco, was born out of an admiration and esteem for Flamenco by delving into its most primitive roots, the very origins which evoke a convergence of cultures and the folklore of Spain. The purest styles of flamenco, such as romance (ballads), martinetes, fandangos and soleares, are brought to the forefront in a performance made up of a cast of distinguished artists. Song (cante), dance (baile), guitar (guitarra), and percussion…

Jose Negroni and Miami-Dade County Auditorium present LIVE! Ready 4 Christmas 2019. In its 5th year, the original holiday concert series returns with the magical voice of Sony Recording Artist "Marger,” singing the classic songs of Christmas. Under the direction of Jose Negroni, LIVE! Ready 4 Christmas 2019 is a wonderful and traditional musical celebration and a family holiday gift! Part of our Very Merry Holiday Season Series PLEASE NOTE: New procedures are being implemented in an effort to enhance…

The Commune, conceived as an encounter between two languages, represented at the same time as an object of revulsion and desire, is a multimedia dance piece that create a rarefied yet intimate psychological space that will transport the mind from the otherworldly into the realm of the mundane world. PLEASE NOTE: New procedures are being implemented in an effort to enhance the safety of our patrons and all those who visit MDCA. These new measures may include bag checks at…

Turning 15 on the Road to Freedom tells the moving, true story of Lynda Blackmon Lowery, one of the youngest participants in the Selma to Montgomery march in 1965. Jailed nine times before her fifteenth birthday, Lowery fought alongside Martin Luther King, Jr. to secure the right to vote for African-Americans. The performance lets audiences of all ages experience what it took to struggle nonviolently and how it felt to be part of changing American history. PLEASE NOTE: New procedures…

Music composed by F. Chopin and other romantic composers performed by the internationally famous pianist Leonel Morales, who culminates a concert tour in Europe, South Africa and USA. Mr. Morales will be accompanied by Maestro Marlene Urbay in a single presentation. PLEASE NOTE: New procedures are being implemented in an effort to enhance the safety of our patrons and all those who visit MDCA. These new measures may include bag checks at our lobby doors. Please allow yourself a bit…

CANCELED: In order to ensure public health in response to the threat of Coronavirus (COVID-19), this presentation of Global Cuba Fest 2020, scheduled for March 14, has been canceled. We apologize for the inconvenience. Tickets may be refunded at the point of purchase. For more information or possible reschedule dates, please call the Miami-Dade County Auditorium Box Office at (305) 547-5414. For more information and updates on Coronavirus (COVID-19) from Miami-Dade County, visit www.MiamiDade.gov/coronavirus. A yearly celebration of the best…

Direct from Rio de Janeiro, Companhia Urbana de Dança tears up the stage with a high-energy fusion of hip-hop, samba, capoeira, and contemporary dance in boldly imaginative choreography by Brazilian choreographer Sonia Destri Lieon. The work of Companhia Urbana de Dança brings its dancers' identities, testimonials, and attitudes to the stage, and it does that with a 'carioca', Afro-Brazilian accent, which is nevertheless universal. PLEASE NOTE: New procedures are being implemented in an effort to enhance the safety of our…

Returning after being canceled in 2020 when performing arts venues were shuttered, the Third Annual Forward Motion Physically Integrated Dance Festival & Conference showcases companies, dancers and choreographers who are inclusive of those with and without disabilities, exploring a new terrain of beauty, movement and performance. Produced by Florida’s own groundbreaking physically integrated dance pioneers, Karen Peterson and Dancers (KPD), this third event will truly mark the start of South Florida's reopened performing arts season, and feature some of the…

ZunZún Children’s Fest celebrates timely programming for families and young audiences through an array of bilingual musical and theatrical projects by local artists that encourage the appreciation of the culture and the values of "Hispanidad". Don’t miss this commemoration of the cultural heritage of Latin American and Caribbean and the world’s Latin musical legacies, which celebrate childhood and bring joy to the whole family. Food trucks and family activities will be available on-site. See the performance details below: My Folk…

Dancer and choreographer Sara Perez makes her Miami premiere with a stunningly precise new work, De Paso (Along the Way), which reveals the choreographic virtuosity of this rising star in the realm of contemporary Flamenco. In a theatrical duet with firebrand dancer Ruben Puertas, De Paso employs the remarkable song, guitar and percussion talents of four musicians as part of a dance work that uses the language of Flamenco to express the allure of the unknown, the fear of failure,…

PLEASE NOTE: Before attending, please review our updated Health & Safety Measures for indoor performances at Miami-Dade County Auditorium. Bag checks may occur at the lobby doors before entry. Please allow yourself a bit of extra time while planning your trip.

Hiplet™ fuses classical pointe technique with African, Latin, Hip-Hop and urban dance styles that are rooted in communities of color. Promoting inclusivity in both their cast and audience, Hiplet features true-toned tights, modern music, and dancers of all shapes, sizes and colors. Specifically designed to make ballet accessible to all, Hiplet performs to current popular songs that will be familiar to audiences who don’t normally attend ballet performances. Teens and young adults ages 13-22 can buy tickets for $5 with…

"Sharing Grandmothers" is an original multidisciplinary song cycle exploring the profound contributions of Black women to humanity. This project focuses on women's oral traditions, lullabies, folk tales, and the combined musical traditions of Africa and the Caribbean. --------------------------- PLEASE NOTE: Before attending, please review our updated Health & Safety Measures for indoor performances at Miami-Dade County Auditorium. Bag checks may occur at the lobby doors before entry. Please allow yourself a bit of extra time while planning your trip.

Three-time Latin Grammy® Nominee Maestro Jose Negroni debuts “A Life of Music” the Michel Legrand Story. This original concert chronicles the incredible life and music of the prolific jazz pianist and composer. The program dives deeply into the works of the prolific composer and jazz pianist. Legrand scored over 200 songs for television and movies which earned him countless award nominations, three Oscars, five Grammys®, and a Golden Globe Award win among other global accolades. Among the jazz pianist and…

MDCA, FUNDarte and Miami Light Project present the 15th edition of Global Cuba Fest. The Closing Night of the XV edition of the Global Cuba Fest closes with a double bill concert featuring the fierce virtuosity and creativity of Jorge Luis Pacheco with special guest star Daymé Arocena and Carlos Averhoff Jr. with Latin jazz legends Harold López-Nussa, Brian Lynch, Nestor Torres, Maggie Marquez and Ahmed Barroso premiering the new album "Together." Jorge Luis Pacheco, is a virtuoso pianist, composer,…

Broadway World clearly wrote it: Caballero transports her audience to another level of artistic existence. In "One Voice Meets One Piano" Internationally renowned, 3 time Grammy Nominee and Puerto Rican Pianist Jose Negroni meets prolific Cuban American Soprano Elizabeth Caballero taking the Miami stage from the magic of Gershwin's masterpieces to the beauty of Lecuona's music. A classic and electrifying, but yet, beautiful evening. The New York Times describes Elizabeth Caballero as a "plush-toned, expressive soprano" and The Wall Street…

Miguel Fernández Ribas, El Yiyo, and his family invite the audiences of Miami to celebrate life being part of his newborn show "Jubileo" presented for the first time in The USA. Jubileo is a "Flamenco Fiesta'' that represents pure emotion and feeling. Member of a Jaén gypsys´ family, El Yiyo's dance style is all about instinct, virtuosity and art. He is, with no doubt, one of the dancers with more projection in the current flamenco scene. A troupe of 6…

Miguel Fernández Ribas, El Yiyo, and his family invite the audiences of Miami to celebrate life being part of his newborn show "Jubileo" presented for the first time in The USA. Jubileo is a "Flamenco Fiesta'' that represents pure emotion and feeling. Member of a Jaén gypsys´ family, El Yiyo's dance style is all about instinct, virtuosity and art. He is, with no doubt, one of the dancers with more projection in the current flamenco scene. A troupe of 6…

Miami-Dade County Auditorium and Teatro Avante present International Children’s Day. Join us for this free spectacular day-long event with arts & crafts, food, activities, theatre workshops and a performance for the whole family! International Children’s Day features the theatre performance Los Colores de Frida (The Colors of Frida). See the full line-up for the day below: 2:00 – 3:00 pm Entretenimiento y distribución de comidas. Entertainment and combo meal snack. 3:00 – 4:00 pm Talleres: Pintura & títeres Workshops: Painting…

FUNDarte and the Miami-Dade County Auditorium present the 8th annual ZunZún Children's Fest for families and young audiences - featuring an array of bilingual musical and theatrical projects by local artists that encourages appreciation for the culture and values of "Hispanidad". Enjoy this commemoration of culture and heritage from Latin America, the Caribbean, and the world's Latin musical legacies - all of which celebrate childhood and bring joy to the whole family. Free tickets can be reserved either in-person at…

Miami-based dance pioneers Karen Peterson and Dancers (KPD) present their fourth annual Forward Motion Physically Integrated Dance Festival & Conference (FM4). With leading support from the National Endowment of the Arts, KPD presents a powerful line-up of never-before-seen works in 2 evenings of performances gracing The Miami-Dade County Auditorium stage. This three-day event features Full Radius Dance, esteemed choreographer Victoria Marks and KPD themselves in a full program including performance premieres, panel discussions, and educational workshops. Produced by KPD annually,…

Miami-based dance pioneers Karen Peterson and Dancers (KPD) present their fourth annual Forward Motion Physically Integrated Dance Festival & Conference (FM4). With leading support from the National Endowment of the Arts, KPD presents a powerful line-up of never-before-seen works in 2 evenings of performances gracing The Miami-Dade County Auditorium stage. This three-day event features Full Radius Dance, esteemed choreographer Victoria Marks and KPD themselves in a full program including performance premieres, panel discussions, and educational workshops. Produced by KPD annually,…

The tour and recording of “Alejandra” are tributes to the mother of guitarist, José Almarcha, who hails from La Mancha, Spain. The sudden and unexpected loss of his mother was instrumental in changing the way Mr. Almarcha composes and interprets Flamenco. “Alejandra” is a personal and intimate recording where memories reverberate within the flamenco themes that José Almarcha develops. Behind each note there are glimpses into his interior being, his personal history, his roots, and his identity. The result is…

The tour and recording of “Alejandra” are tributes to the mother of guitarist, José Almarcha, who hails from La Mancha, Spain. The sudden and unexpected loss of his mother was instrumental in changing the way Mr. Almarcha composes and interprets Flamenco. “Alejandra” is a personal and intimate recording where memories reverberate within the flamenco themes that José Almarcha develops. Behind each note there are glimpses into his interior being, his personal history, his roots, and his identity. The result is…

As a tradition on December 9th, celebrate the blessings and joy of Christmas songs with the voices of Nicole Samara and Ana Del Rocio, alongside composer and producer Jose Negroni. Get in the holiday spirit with this classic Christmas concert for the whole family! Como una tradición el 9 de diciembre estaremos llenos de bendiciones y alegrias con cánticos navideños junto a las voces de Nicole Samara y Ana Del Rocio; dos voces jóvenes, llenas de energía y sutileza; con…

Award-winning guitarist José Luis presents a brand new work, "Introspective." 2020 was a year marked by a pandemic, but it also exposed a society in decline and a spiritually impoverished world that cries for change yet is not quite sure of what it wants. It has been a long time since humankind has experienced such a high degree of fragility. It seems that we have lost our North, that we are not capable of taking the reins of this absurd…

Direct from Rio de Janeiro, Companhia Urbana de Dança tears up the stage with a high-energy fusion of hip-hop, samba, capoeira, and contemporary dance in boldly imaginative choreography by Brazilian choreographer Sonia Destri Lie. --------------------------- PLEASE NOTE: Before attending, please review our updated Health & Safety Measures for indoor performances at Miami-Dade County Auditorium. Bag checks may occur at the lobby doors before entry. Please allow yourself a bit of extra time while planning your trip.

Direct from Rio de Janeiro, Companhia Urbana de Dança tears up the stage with a high-energy fusion of hip-hop, samba, capoeira, and contemporary dance in boldly imaginative choreography by Brazilian choreographer Sonia Destri Lie. --------------------------- PLEASE NOTE: Before attending, please review our updated Health & Safety Measures for indoor performances at Miami-Dade County Auditorium. Bag checks may occur at the lobby doors before entry. Please allow yourself a bit of extra time while planning your trip.

Podrás disfrutar una noche llena de romance , historias musica de grandes compositores románticos y humorísticos, Con Negroni, Edward & Cachita. Jose Negroni (Three-time Grammy Nominee) Pianista, Compocitor y Productor , Negroni junto a los excelentes musicos Nomar Negroni , Rafael Valencia entre otros, y con la voz principal de Edward Delgado te daran un viaje por las diferentes épocas de la canción y sus compositores , Edward Delgado es una de las voces más queridas y respetadas de Puerto…

On May 20, 2023, Las Migas will present their latest work "Libres", winner of a Latin Grammy for Best Flamenco Album in 2022. Eighteen years ago, four women joined forces and talents to rebirth themselves as Las Migas - a group that would find its way to the top of the international flamenco music scene. Together, the passionate voice of Carolina "La Chispa" Fernández, the violin of Laura Pacios, and the guitars of Marta Robles and Alicia Grillo create a…

Click the button above to RSVP to the performance "El Guardián de los Cuentos" at 5:00 pm Miami-Dade County Auditorium and Teatro Avante present International Children’s Day. Join us for this free spectacular day-long event with arts & crafts, food, activities, theatre workshops and a performance for the whole family! International Children’s Day features the theatre performance El Guardián de los Cuentos (The Guardian of Tales). See the full line-up for the day below: 2:00 – 3:00 pm Pintura de cara,…

Deseo is a full evening length work, using Flamenco music and dance as a language to tell the iconic story of one of the most critically acclaimed plays of the 20th Century. With some of the most engaging characters in American Theatre, Tennessee Williams' sensuous and emotional work centers around troubled former schoolteacher Blanche DuBois, who leaves small-town Mississippi and moves in with her sister, Stella Kowalski, and her husband, Stanley, in New Orleans. Blanche's flirtatious Southern-belle presence causes problems…

Deseo is a full evening length work, using Flamenco music and dance as a language to tell the iconic story of one of the most critically acclaimed plays of the 20th Century. With some of the most engaging characters in American Theatre, Tennessee Williams' sensuous and emotional work centers around troubled former schoolteacher Blanche DuBois, who leaves small-town Mississippi and moves in with her sister, Stella Kowalski, and her husband, Stanley, in New Orleans. Blanche's flirtatious Southern-belle presence causes problems…

Rosie Herrera Dance Theatre presents the third and final work in their religious iconography trilogy. Performed alongside a community choir of dancers, "Devotion" casts a more reverent eye on the rituals we already engage in to reflect back the beauty in the labor of loving, being loved, and finding your faith. --------------------------- PLEASE NOTE: Before attending, please review our updated Health & Safety Measures for indoor performances at Miami-Dade County Auditorium. Bag checks may occur at the lobby doors before entry.…

Rosie Herrera Dance Theatre presents the third and final work in their religious iconography trilogy. Performed alongside a community choir of dancers, "Devotion" casts a more reverent eye on the rituals we already engage in to reflect back the beauty in the labor of loving, being loved, and finding your faith. --------------------------- PLEASE NOTE: Before attending, please review our updated Health & Safety Measures for indoor performances at Miami-Dade County Auditorium. Bag checks may occur at the lobby doors before entry.…

This performance has been postponed. IMPORTANT: Unfortunately, due to circumstances out of our control, “Celestina” has been postponed. However, we are happy to announce that a new show schedule has been selected for January 26-28, 2024.  All tickets will remain valid for these new show dates. If you wish to receive a refund, ticket buyers must contact their point of purchase. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused. Please reach out to the box office at (305) 547-5414…

This performance has been postponed. IMPORTANT: Unfortunately, due to circumstances out of our control, “Celestina” has been postponed. However, we are happy to announce that a new show schedule has been selected for January 26-28, 2024.  All tickets will remain valid for these new show dates. If you wish to receive a refund, ticket buyers must contact their point of purchase. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused. Please reach out to the box office at (305) 547-5414…

This performance has been postponed. IMPORTANT: Unfortunately, due to circumstances out of our control, “Celestina” has been postponed. However, we are happy to announce that a new show schedule has been selected for January 26-28, 2024.  All tickets will remain valid for these new show dates. If you wish to receive a refund, ticket buyers must contact their point of purchase. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused. Please reach out to the box office at (305) 547-5414…

"Miedo come todo... Sueños al vuelo" is a performance that uses the language of contemporary dance in its search for dialogue with the little ones. A bet on living and tangible relationships, on visual stimuli that make the imagination fly, a half-told story with unrecognizable characters that each kid can finish shaping. A definitive invitation to say No! To fear and let dreams fly. --------------------------- PLEASE NOTE: Before attending, please review our updated Health & Safety Measures for indoor performances at…

The multifaceted flamenco dancer Antonio Moreno Fernández "Polito" presents his new show “LUCHA”, a journey and a tour of his intense professional career that goes from 1991 to the present. His unique performance of exquisite elegance and avant-garde reveals his energy and virtuosity on stage. Polito is part of one of the most important families of flamenco artists in Spain, he is cousin of Farruquito. Polito has danced with the most renowned flamenco companies and artists. He was part of…

MDCA & Jose Negroni, celebran "A Decade of The Jazz Series Celebration" 2013-2023. La noche del viernes 8 de diciembre tendrá un concierto lleno de ritmo, improvisación y grandes melodías, villancicos, canciones latinas y americanas de navidad. Negroni tendrá de invitados a artistas reconocidos por la academia de los Grammy latinos. Nomar Negroni (Batería), Alex Hernandez (Bass), Sammy Figueroa (Perc), Ramiro Malagon (Guit & cuatro puertorriqueño), Paola Guanche (Voz), Alejandro Primero (Voz) con la dirección y el piano J. Negroni. MDCA and…

Elite Arts Academy presents 2023 Holiday Spectacular featuring Elite Arts Academy Dancers. --------------------------- PLEASE NOTE: Before attending, please review our updated Health & Safety Measures for indoor performances at Miami-Dade County Auditorium. Bag checks may occur at the lobby doors before entry. Please allow yourself a bit of extra time while planning your trip.

FUNDarte, in collaboration with Teatro El Público, revisits the XV-century Spanish play La Celestina seeking a contemporary portrayal of our urgencies and desires in the essence of classical theater. Rojas's text is a mirror of a Spain where the repressive mores of the age stifle the pure love of youth. Yet, the characters of this masterwork endure in their timeless celebration of a jouissance that continues to provoke contemporary audiences. In the struggle between desire and flesh, morality and money,…

FUNDarte, in collaboration with Teatro El Público, revisits the XV-century Spanish play La Celestina seeking a contemporary portrayal of our urgencies and desires in the essence of classical theater. Rojas's text is a mirror of a Spain where the repressive mores of the age stifle the pure love of youth. Yet, the characters of this masterwork endure in their timeless celebration of a jouissance that continues to provoke contemporary audiences. In the struggle between desire and flesh, morality and money,…

FUNDarte, in collaboration with Teatro El Público, revisits the XV-century Spanish play La Celestina seeking a contemporary portrayal of our urgencies and desires in the essence of classical theater. Rojas's text is a mirror of a Spain where the repressive mores of the age stifle the pure love of youth. Yet, the characters of this masterwork endure in their timeless celebration of a jouissance that continues to provoke contemporary audiences. In the struggle between desire and flesh, morality and money,…

FUNDarte, in collaboration with Teatro El Público, revisits the XV-century Spanish play La Celestina seeking a contemporary portrayal of our urgencies and desires in the essence of classical theater. Rojas's text is a mirror of a Spain where the repressive mores of the age stifle the pure love of youth. Yet, the characters of this masterwork endure in their timeless celebration of a jouissance that continues to provoke contemporary audiences. In the struggle between desire and flesh, morality and money,…

MDCA & José Negroni les presenta "Marinel Una Voz," un concierto proyectado e interpretado por una soprano que con su amplio registro vocal, su sonido melodioso, y magistral nos envuelve en cada canción. Nuestra vocalista puertorriqueña, Marinel Cruz, con su versatilidad ha participado con grandes orquestas alrededor del mundo, entre ellas la orquesta sinfónica de Puerto Rico, la Orquesta Filarmónica de Odessa en Ucrania, entre muchas otras. La tarde del 3 de marzo, el MDCA se vestirá de gala con…

Co-presented with Miami Light Project, Global Cuba Fest is a highly anticipated series for Miami audiences featuring the most popular and innovative artists from across the Cuban diaspora. This year, FUNDarte is pleased to announce the Piano Marathon Cubano, featuring Ernán López-Nussa and Rolando Luna's quartet among others at Miami-Dade County Auditorium. Cuban pianist Ernán López-Nussa is a seasoned and meticulous artist who has built an international reputation for combining rhythm, lyricism, and fusion authentically. He is a gifted composer,…

In an emotional tribute to the poet Federico García Lorca, director Miguel Sahid presents a version of "La Casa de Bernarda Alba". While staying faithful to the original text, Sahid incorporates flamenco elements of cante and cajón as part of the setting to complement the powerful and passionate performances of a group of international actors. "The House of Bernarda Alba" invites you to explore the fight for freedom and expression in a rigid society. Join us for this unique theatrical…

In an emotional tribute to the poet Federico García Lorca, director Miguel Sahid presents a version of "La Casa de Bernarda Alba". While staying faithful to the original text, Sahid incorporates flamenco elements of cante and cajón as part of the setting to complement the powerful and passionate performances of a group of international actors. "The House of Bernarda Alba" invites you to explore the fight for freedom and expression in a rigid society. Join us for this unique theatrical…