Arts Ballet Theatre of Florida Will Host SPRING GALA in May
The North Miami Beach company will perform at Broward Center and Aventura Arts & Cultural Center
Arts Ballet Theatre of Florida's 25/26 season will culminate in a Spring Gala, celebrating artists from all over the globe. In the final program of the season, Arts Ballet Theatre of Florida explores varied cultural landmarks through both neoclassical and classical styles. This spectacular production will be on the stages of the Amaturo Theater at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts on May 2 and the Aventura Arts & Cultural Center on May 3, 2026
Arts Ballet's annual Spring Gala showcases all the beauty, skill, and determination the North Miami Beach-based company has been known for in the past 29 seasons with a carefully curated night of music and dance. The evening will begin with "Danzón" set to the music of the prolific Mexican composer Arturo Márquez and choreographed by Yanis Pikieris. This lively neoclassical piece is a crowd favorite and promises to delight once more.
A highlight of the evening is the exquisite Pas de Deux from "La Traviata," set to Giuseppe Verdi's iconic score. This poignant ballet piece captures the tragic beauty of Verdi's opera, emphasizing the emotional depth of Issaev's choreography.
Included in the program is a presentation of "Shostakovich Suites" also choreographed by Issaev. The heartfelt, complex music works in tandem with dynamic techniques to bring to life this spirited interpretation.
The evening continues with "Tarde en la Siesta," a lyrical ballet from renowned Cuban choreographer Alberto Méndez. Méndez and Issaev are collaborating in order to restage the work, which was originally presented at the Metropolitan Opera House and the Ballet Nacional de Cuba. The piece is recognized as a significant cultural work in Cuba, joining Méndez's introspective choreography with the music of the prolific and legendary Ernesto Lecuona, whose original recordings will be heard as they accompany what has been called the "Cuban Grand Pas de Quatre."
The program concludes with the U.S. premiere of "Polovtsian Dances," from Alexander Borodin's epic opera "Prince Igor" with choreography by Vladimir Issaev. The Polovsty were a nomadic tribe who, in the opera, capture the prince and dance for him. The grandiose production features a company of 32 dancers that showcase and espouse the ferocity and passion of the Polovtsian people in a stunning display of music and movement.
Performance Dates & Venues
Broward Center for the Performing Arts (Amaturo Theater)
201 SW 5th Avenue, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312
Saturday, May 2, 2026 - 7:30 PM
Aventura Arts & Cultural Center
3385 NE 188th Street, Aventura, FL 33180
Sunday, May 3, 2026 - 5:00 PM
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