A dance performance at the

Julius Litmann North Miami Beach Performing Arts Theater

on January 25, 2026 at 4pm

The show includes invited local dance companies accompanied by award winners of the Miami International Ballet Competition.

The “Miami International Ballet Celebration” is free admission and attracts Miami’s general public to a first-class event that includes international guest stars, MIBC competition medalists and local invited contemporary dance companies.

Rarely do you get to experience the excellence in dance that such a gathering of all ages can offer. “From talented and amazing young artists to the creative unique qualities of our local groups, to the seasoned professionals of today, this performance includes a wide range of ages, styles, and cultures that come together in a reflection of our spirit and what our community is about”.

 

Guests artists include:

 

Dance NOW! Miami

 

Arts Ballet Theatre of Florida

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    Miami International

Ballet Celebration

          PROGRAM

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Opening: 

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Grand Finale

Choreography by Ivy Chung​

Cast: MIBC 2026 Competitors

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Awards Ceremony

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Dance NOW! Miami 

Artistic Director: Diego Salterini and Hannah Baumgarten

"Winter's Breath" (2014) 

Music: Max Richter and Antonio Vivaldi

Choreography: Diego Salterini and Hannah Baumgarten

Dancers: Alexander Campbell, Austin Duclos, Hunter Hoffman, Sophie Leung, Sophia Pfitzenmaier, Kirsten Velasco

 

"Loki" 
Dancer: Margaret Portillo from USA

PRIMARY DIVISION - FIRST PLACE - GOLD MEDAL

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"Le Corsaire Medora Pas de Deux Variation" 
Dancer: Toni Lange from USA

DIVISION 1 - FIRST PLACE - SILVER MEDAL

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"Ne Me Quitte Pas" 
Dancer: Leonardo Mena from USA

DIVISION 1 - SECOND PLACE - SILVER MEDAL​

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"Talisman Pas de Deux Variation" 
Dancer: Chiara Marambio from Perú 

DIVISION 2 - FIRST PLACE - GOLD MEDAL

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"Esmeralda Pas de Deux Variation" 
Dancer: Kelly Zhong from USA 

DIVISION 3 - FIRST PLACE - GOLD MEDAL

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"Leave Me Alone" 
Dancer: Alexandra Mishiev from USA 

DIVISION 2 - THIRD PLACE - SILVER MEDAL

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"Paquita Pas de Deux Variation" 
Dancer: Nicolas Celis from USA & Colombia

DIVISION 3 - THIRD PLACE - SILVER MEDAL

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"Blood and Gold" 
Dancer: Carol Sousa from Brasil

DIVISION 4 - SECOND PLACE - SILVER MEDAL

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"Masquerade" 
Dancer: Pablo Acosta from USA & Cuba

DIVISION 4 - FIRST PLACE - SILVER MEDAL

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"Tarantella" 
SJ Dance Company Ensemble from USA 

DIVISION 1 WINNERS

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Closing:

Arts Ballet Theatre of Florida

Artistic Director: Vladimir Issaev​

"Double Clef/Doble Corchea"

Music: Benjamin Britten

Choreography: Vincent Nebrada

Dancers: Leonardo Bares, Sebastián Cazares, Rachel Collins, Ainayah Gobel, Yoichi Habaguchi, Yumi Haseyama, Koharu Kawano, Ataru Matsuya, Indira Mayrani, Kansuke Nakamura, Sophia Ohm, Saaya Okada, Sakura Ono, Jose Luis Pechene, Samuel Portilla, Yayoi Sasaki, Nora Yun Schaeffer, Zoàrd Szabò, Qian Hui Tan, Kanon Tanaka, Remina Tanaka​​