2023/24 Season
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Ralph Pucci Miami Grand Opening
Dance NOW! shines at the grand opening of the Ralph Pucci Miami Gallery in their new location
Miami Dances
Miami Dances showcases a diverse lineup of vibrant multi-genre and multi-cultural dance.
Program III featuring Pop
Get ready to be captivated by Dance Now! Miami's sensational world premiere, “Pop,” from Artistic Director Diego Salterini. With additional works from Miami Dance Luminary Daniel Lewis and DNM Co-Director Hannah Baumgarten
Dance NOW! at Sanctuary of the Arts
Dance NOW! returns to Sanctuary of the Arts celebrating the venue’s third anniversary.
Program II featuring Italy’s Compagnia Opus Ballet
Dance NOW! welcomes Florence’s Opus Ballet to share the stage in the culmination of this international cultural partnership.
Dance & Romance
Dance & Romance at the Normandy Fountain
A Valentine’s Day Concert
AS PART OF THE NORMANDY FOUNTAIN ACTIVITIES AND THE MIAMI BEACH CULTURE CRAWL
Thursday, February 15, 2024 7:00 pm
Normandy Fountain, 7802 Rue Vendome, Miami Beach, FL 33141
FREE
Celebrate the day of love at the historic Normandy Fountain with Dance NOW!'s world-class dancers performing duets of passion, love, friendship and intimacy.
Free street parking available after 6 pm
Havisham!
Dance NOW! Miami Artistic Director Hannah Baumgarten reimagines Miss Havisham, the infamous character from Charles Dickens’ Great Expectations providing a compassionate backstory to this much-hated literary villain who was never even afforded a first name.
Dance NOW! Program I featuring Random Patterns of Falling Leaves
Dance NOW! celebrates the end of autumn presenting the fiery and poetic ode to the changing seasons, “Random Patterns of Falling Leaves” and other audience favorites in Broward and Miami Dade
Fall for Dance NOW!
Welcome the autumn season with the poetic and fiery “Random Patterns of Falling Leaves” and a special performance from the Dance NOW! Youth Ensemble
The 13th Annual Daniel Lewis Dance Sampler
The 13th Annual Daniel Lewis Dance Sampler
Friday to Sunday October 6, 7, & 8, 2023
Artis—Naples and New World School of the Arts
The highly anticipated annual Daniel Lewis Dance Sampler returns for its 13th edition with performances on two Florida coasts, featuring 10 of the best of Florida’s companies and choreographers. From ballet to modern, contemporary to flamenco, the curated showcase includes Arts Ballet Theatre of Florida, Ballet Flamenco La Rosa, Ballet Vero Beach, Dance NOW! Miami, Dimensions Dance Theatre of Miami, Omayra Amaya Flamenco Dance Company, Emily Ricca, Syncopate Collective, New World Dance Ensemble and the Zest Collective.
Friday, October 6, 2023 • 8:00 pm
Artis–Naples Hayes Hall, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples
Tickets $29-$59
Saturday, October 7, 2023 • 8:00 pm Sunday, October 8, 2023 • 2:30 pm
New World School of the Arts, 25 NE 2nd Street, 8th floor, Miami
Tickets $25 general admission, $15 students
DLDS Video Dance Showcase
Available online starting September 29, 2023
The Sampler also recognizes the work of “dance for the screen” with the DLDS Video Dance Showcase. These unique video works will be available to view starting September 29 free of charge.
Participating artists include Ballet Vero Beach, Enrique Villacreses, Maya Billing and Ariel Rose.
The Florida Dance Sampler is produced by Miami Dance Futures in collaboration with Dance NOW! Miami, New World School of the Arts, Artis–Naples and the Florida Dance Education Organization . Support for the Sampler is provided in part by the Florida Department of State, Division of Arts & Culture; the Florida Council of Arts and Culture and the State of Florida (Section 286.25, Florida Statutes); the Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs and the Cultural Affairs Council, the Miami-Dade County Mayor and the Board of County Commissioners; Miami Dance Futures; Dance NOW! Miami; New World School of the Arts; the Florida Dance Education Organization; and Artis–Naples.
Dance NOW! Miami with Opus Ballet of Italy
Dance NOW! graces the stage of La Limonaia at Villa Strozzi with Opus Ballet of Florence as part of the Crossroads Dance Series
Saturday, July 1, 2023 • 9:30 pm
Tickets: 10 Euros
Gli Altri opens a window into the lives of people traveling through a train station; taking us on a journey into each of their histories or futures. We may discover something secret, painful or even humorous us as we get to know these characters in unexpected ways.
Dance NOW! continues its commitment to International Cultural Partnerships with the presentation of “Gli Altri/The Others,” the critically acclaimed dance theater work. This social commentary highlighting marginalized, unseen, hidden and even repressed people will be presented with a blended cast from both companies, dancing on one stage together.
This program is made possible by funding from The Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs International Cultural Partnership Grant, The Greater Miami Convention and Visitors Bureau and the State of Florida Division of Cultural Affairs, and other funders.
The Thinker's Thoughts
Join Dance NOW! Miami for "the Thinker's Thoughts," exploring and engaging with Rafael Domenech’s "Assembling Beneath a Desire for Sabotage" at Locust Projects.
The World Dance Summer Intensive
The World Dance Summer Intensive program focuses on preparing young dancers for the work of the future pushing them mentally, physically, and emotionally and creating bonds that last a lifetime!
Miami Dance Hub presents: Miami Dances
Dance NOW! joins Miami area companies for a spring showcase of exciting works.
Program III featuring “The Relativity of Icarus" and other works
Dance NOW! Presents the Joffrey Ballet’s “The Relativity of Icarus” and The World Premiere of “Gli Altri/The Others” From Directors Salterini & Baumgarten
DNM performs with the Limón Dance Company and the Limón Foundation in New York City
Dance NOW! Joins the Limón Dance Company in New York City for an encore presentation of “The Waldstein Sonata,” danced by the two companies in a blended cast, and other works for three performances from May 2 and 6
Dance NOW! at Sanctuary of the Arts
Celebrate the first Anniversary of Coral Gables’ newest performing arts venue with an evening of contemporary dance and live music.
Easter at the Garden with Dance NOW! and the South Beach Chamber Ensemble
Dance NOW!’s annual collaboration with the South Beach Chamber Ensemble returns for this site-specific multi media arts experience.
Miami Theater Center presents Dance NOW! Miami’s Program II featuring Tribe, Unplugged, My Body/My Voice and the Waldstein Sonata
Dance NOW!’s second major concert of the season features three world premieres: “Tribe,” from Diego Salterini and “My Body/My Voice” from Hannah Baumgarten. It will also feature a world premiere from DNM Dancers choreographer Renee Robertsa dn Anthony Velazquez as part of DNM’s New Voices initiative and an encore presentation of the Waldstein Sonatata.
Dance NOW! Miami Theater Center Residency with performances for Public School Students
Dance NOW! Presents lecture demonstrations/performances for Miami public school students.
Miami Dance Futures' Annual Concert: A Life in Dance
Daniel Lewis presents work from himself, as well as premieres from Diego Salterini and Hannah Baumgarten in collaboration with the Cultural Passport program of Miami Dade County Public Schools.
Dance and Romance, a Valentine’s Day Concert
Join Dance NOW! to celebrate the day of love in the intimate setting of the historic Miami Beach Woman’s Club with dances made for romance.
Program I: Dance NOW! presents "Clara" with special guest Opus Ballet
DNM pivots the holiday favorite, presenting a contemporary adaptation of the Nutcracker, for adult eyes only! "Clara" charts the journey of a young woman, exploring and experiencing the exotic, the unknown and the forbidden, in search of love, identity and self determination. The holiday classic will feature a reimagined score from Berlin-based composer Davidson Jaconello, drawn from the original Tchaikovsky music with costumes from the Morales sisters. Also on the bill, international collaborator Opus Ballet from Florence will travel to Miami for their US debut.
Men Who Dance
Men Who Dance takes the audience on an artistic journey that explores and affirms the role of men on the dance stage. Come join performers from around the world presenting exhilarating male variations, Pas de Deux's, and ensemble work created by renowned and emerging choreographers.
Fall for Dance NOW!
Dance NOW! Miami’s first concert of the season, Fall For Dance NOW! will feature an encore presentation of “Short Stories” featuring the South Beach Chamber Ensemble and Actor Susie K. Taylor. The evening will also herald the holiday season with a sneak preview of DNM’s “Clara,” the company’s tribute to the Nutcracker tradition.
The 12th Annual Daniel Lewis Dance Sampler
Showcasing Florida’s most dynamic companies and choreographers on one stage for over a decade, the Sampler highlights the artistry, excitement and diversity of our cultural landscape in a spectacular weekend of dance. Don’t miss this powerful season preview!
Miami Beach On Stage presents: Freeze Frame
Dance NOW! Miami Co-Director Hannah Baumgarten takes audiences on a journey from fantasy through poetry to athleticism with site-specific dance performances at three Miami Beach Public Art Installations. Each will be performed twice with live musical accompaniment guided by musical director Aleksandar Djuric with Production design by Bruce F. Brown.