Recognized as a global leader in interpreting George Balanchine's choreography, Miami City Ballet, hailed by The New York Times' Alastair Macauley, has evolved into one of the world's premier ballet companies since its founding in 1985 by Edward Villella and Toby Lerner Ansin. Under the artistic direction of former NYC Ballet principal Lourdes Lopez since 2013, the company's repertoire boasts over 100 ballets, spanning from Balanchine's masterpieces to classical ballet and contemporary premieres by choreographers like Justin Peck, Liam Scarlett, and Alexei Ratmansky.
With annual performances enchanting over 132,000 audience members across South Florida and acclaimed appearances at prestigious venues like Jacob's Pillow Dance Festival and Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts, MCB has solidified its presence on the global stage. The company's state-of-the-art headquarters in Miami Beach also houses the Miami City Ballet School, founded in 1993, offering top-tier training for aspiring ballet dancers through a comprehensive domestic program attracting over 1,300 students annually.
