The diamond-bright neoclassical artistry with which Edward Villella once danced at New York City Ballet now shines through the 40 dancers of the sensational Florida company he has directed for all of its 17 years. Critics hail Miami City Ballet as "the finest living repository of 20th century master choreographer George Balanchine's legacy." Sharp choreographic detail and an incandescent joy make it a favorite with audiences. Today front and center among America's most appealing ballet companies, this dynamic troupe sparkles with Latino warmth and vitality.
Critic's Comments
"Miami City Ballet just gets better and better ... this company is now among the brightest and most appealing ballet troupes in the United States."- The Star Ledger (Newark)
"Miami City Ballet was its ebullient and energetic self...lively and polished." - The New York Times
About the Company
Miami City Ballet was founded in 1986 with Edward Villella as artistic director. Having become one of America's premier companies, MCB has 40 dancers and a repertoire of 67 ballets with such George Balanchine masterworks as Prodigal Son, Apollo, Agon, and the full-length Jewels, ballets by Frederick Ashton, Marius Petipa, August Bournonville, Villella, along with works by contemporary choreographers such as Paul Taylor. With headquarters/studios/schools in Miami Beach, the company performs Repertory Series and The Nutcracker in four South Florida counties each year. MCB has won acclaim in Europe, Great Britain, South America, Central America, and Israel.
Performances at Northrop
1992, 1994, 1997, 2000 and 2003