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Miami City Ballet, celebrating its 35th anniversary season, has a diverse roster of 50 dancers and a repertoire of more than 130 works. As one of the most renowned ballet companies in the country, Miami City Ballet performs for nearly 125,000 patrons annually during its
South Florida home season in Miami, Fort Lauderdale, West Palm Beach and tours to major cities domestically and internationally, including recent visits to New York City, Washington, D.C., Chicago, Los Angeles and Paris. Miami City Ballet School, the official school of Miami City Ballet, is one of the most respected ballet training academies in America. The School trains students, ages 3-18 year-round and grants more than $650,000 in scholarships annually. Miami City Ballet’s Community Engagement programs and initiatives touch the lives of more than 14,000 young people, seniors, and community members, annually. Executive Director Tania Castroverde Moskalenko and Artistic Director Lourdes Lopez lead the company. Lopez was recently awarded the prestigious Dance Magazine Award in 2018 and was named one of “The Most Influential People in Dance Today.” She is on the Ford Foundation Board of Trustees, the first artist to ever serve on its Board. Miami City Ballet was founded in 1985 by Miami philanthropist Toby Lerner Ansin and Founding Artistic Director Edward Villella. It is headquartered in Miami Beach, FL, at the Ophelia & Juan Js. Roca Center, a facility designed by renowned architectural firm, Arquitectonica. MODERATOR POLICY AND GUIDELINES FOR
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08/19/2026
26/27 Season Fresh Faces ✨ Please join us in welcoming new Corps de Ballet dancer, !
About Maximiliano: Originally from Argentina, Maximiliano trained at the Instituto Superior de Arte del Teatro Colón in Buenos Aires before joining the Ballet Estable del Teatro Colón in 2010, where he became a Principal Dancer. In 2022, he moved to the U.S. to join Sarasota Ballet as a Principal.
Why MCB: “Miami City Ballet is a beautiful company with a real artistic identity, and my wife, Macarena Gimenez, is a Principal here — so it felt like the right place both professionally and personally. Honestly, I’m looking forward to the entire season. Every program has something I want to be part of.”
Dream role: Onegin.
Why Miami: “What excites me about Miami is the Latin community. Being surrounded by that culture, language, and energy makes me feel closer to my country.”
Fun fact: Maximiliano and MCB Principal Dancer are married and have a 9-year-old daughter!
We’re so excited to have Maximiliano join the Miami City Ballet family this season. Give him a warm welcome in the comments below! ❤️
08/17/2026
26/27 Season Fresh Faces ✨ Please join us in welcoming new Corps de Ballet dancer, .collett !
About Rachel: Originally from Glendora, California, Rachel trained at Inland Pacific Ballet, the Colburn School, and the School of American Ballet before joining Miami City Ballet School in 2022. She became an MCB apprentice in 2025 and now officially joins the corps de ballet!
Why MCB: “When I joined MCBS, I was immediately reminded of why I love to dance. There is so much passion and personality within our building, and every day that energy motivates me to become a better version of myself.”
Dream role: It’s impossible to choose just one! Rachel dreams of dancing Balanchine’s Duo Concertant and Dark Angel in Serenade, Forsythe’s In the Middle, Somewhat Elevated, and Giselle.
Why Miami: “The city is so full of cultural diversity, and after four years of living here, I’m still finding different aspects of Miami to fall in love with.”
Fun fact: Rachel is an aspiring choreographer! Ever since she could do a plié, she’s been creating her own dances and choreographing pretend performances in her living room. 💃
We’re so excited to have Rachel officially join the Miami City Ballet family this season. Give her a warm welcome in the comments below! ❤️
08/15/2026
We are thrilled to welcome to MCB as she creates a world premiere for the company. Her new work hits the stage this spring as part of our Icons & Innovators program.
In the studio, the piece is unfolding one rehearsal at a time—through collaboration, curiosity, experimentation, and the countless small discoveries that ultimately become something much bigger onstage.
With pup Nyla nearby for a little creative supervision, of course! 🐾
08/14/2026
The teachers became the students this week. ✨
We welcomed National Dance Institute to MCB for two days of moving, learning, experimenting, and sharing new ideas—all centered around the power of dance to connect and inspire.
Our Community Engagement teaching artists will take what they’ve learned beyond our studios and into classrooms and communities for our dance education programs across South Florida, sharing the joy of dance with the next generation. Two pretty special days of learning, connection, and creativity at MCB. ❤️
08/13/2026
There’s no standing still in N.Y. Export: Opus Jazz.
Every step has a pulse. Every gesture has an attitude. Our dancers are finding all the details that give Jerome Robbins’ choreography its signature edge.
A little more Opus Jazz, in motion. Catch the company premiere as part of American Rhythms, Oct 16-25 in Miami and Ft. Lauderdale.
08/11/2026
What does a new ballet look like before it becomes a ballet? A count. A correction. A new idea tried in real time. Then again, differently.
Step inside the studio with Patricia Delgado and our dancers, where the choreography is still evolving, changing from one rehearsal to the next.
This is the part you don’t always get to see.
See World Premiere in American Rhythms, October 16–25 in Miami & Fort Lauderdale.
08/10/2026
Sneakers. Street energy. Jerome Robbins.
N.Y. Export: Opus Jazz is back in the studio—and bringing a rhythm all its own.
This week, our dancers are diving into Robbins’ iconic ballet with JP Frohlich, exploring the movement, musicality, and unmistakable energy that make this work unlike anything else.
A glimpse inside the studio as it all starts to take shape.
08/07/2026
The studios are buzzing again—and the energy is infectious. ✨
Our dancers are officially back at MCB HQ, and the 26/27 Season is already off to an incredible start.
From the first company class to the first rehearsals, the energy, excitement, and artistry are filling every studio. This is just the beginning, and we can't wait to share every step of the journey with you.
08/07/2026
This year, Master Classes brought the beauty and discipline of ballet to students across Miami-Dade, Broward, and Palm Beach counties, reaching 186 students, offering immersive, hands-on instruction led by professional teaching artists. 🩰✨
Thanks to the generous support of the City of Miami Beach, The Jorge M. Pérez Family Foundation at The Miami Foundation, young dancers had the opportunity to deepen their technique, build confidence, and experience ballet in an engaging and accessible way.
We are proud to continue expanding access to high-quality dance education and supporting the next generation of artists across South Florida. 💫
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