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Miami’s own John Harnage, in photo above, is a featured dancer in the iconic performance of “Promethean Fire”
The renowned Paul Taylor Dance Company is set to grace the stage at the Dennis C. Moss Cultural Arts Center on Saturday, March 9 at 8 p.m., and on Sunday, March 10 at 3 p.m. The eagerly awaited return to South Florida features a dynamic program showcasing the timeless artistry of this iconic dance troupe. Tickets are available here.Led by Michael Novak, the Paul Taylor Dance Company’s anchoring performance is “Promethean Fire,” set to Bach’s “Toccata and Fugue in D Minor.” Choreographed in the aftermath of 9/11, this work has been hailed by The New York Times as “quite simply one of the best dance works choreographed by Paul Taylor.” “Promethean Fire” embodies the Paul Taylor Dance Company’s thrilling athleticism and emotional depth, offering audiences a powerful and moving experience.
About Miami’s John Harnage
One of the featured performers in the March 9 performance of “Promethean Fire” at the Moss Center is John Harnage (pictured above), a native of Miami who studied dance at the Miami City Ballet School and New World School of the Arts. He was a Modern Dance Finalist in the 2010 National Foundation for the Advancement of the Arts Young Arts competition. In 2014 he graduated from The Juilliard School, where he performed works by Jose Limón, Alexander Ekman, Pina Bausch, and Lar Lubovitch, among others.
He then began working with Jessica Lang Dance, and joined the company in 2015, performing and teaching around the world. He also performed as a principal dancer in Washington National Opera’s 2017 production of Aida at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. Mr. Harnage joined the Paul Taylor Dance Company in Fall 2018.
Also gracing the program is choreographer Amy Hall Garner’s “Somewhere in the Middle,” a high-energy dance showcasing the company’s strength and beauty. Set to the vibrant music of Wynton Marsalis, Count Basie, Sarah Vaughan, Duke Ellington, and other Big Band favorites, this adrenaline-fueled piece was commissioned for the Paul Taylor Dance Company’s 2022 Lincoln Center Season. The dance reflects on interdisciplinary collaboration and inherent multiculturalism in American dance, creating a high-energy, dizzying performance. Garner has recently collaborated with many companies, including the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, BalletX, Hubbard Street Dance Chicago, and Miami City Ballet.
On Thursday, February 29, at 7 p.m., there will also be a Dance Talk featuring artistic director Michael Novak and company member Madelyn Ho. Moderated by arts journalist, Jordan Levin, the talk will explore the history of the company, the impact of founder Paul Taylor, and the pieces that will be performed at the Moss Center. The Dance Talk will premiere on the Moss Center’s Facebook page, and the recorded conversation will be available on the Moss Center’s YouTube channel and website.
Paul Taylor Dance Company is recommended for all ages, with ticket prices ranging from $25 to $65. $10 tickets are available for students with ID. Tickets may be purchased by visiting MossCenter.org, through the Moss Center Box Office in person, or by calling (786) 573-5300.
About The Dennis C. Moss Cultural Arts Center
The Dennis C. Moss Cultural Arts Center, informally known as “The Moss Center,” is managed by the Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs, with funding support from the Office of the Miami-Dade County Mayor and Board of County Commissioners. The Center is dedicated to presenting and supporting arts and culture and providing access to the arts to the entire Miami-Dade County community. More information about the Center and its programs can be found at www.MossCenter.org.
It is the policy of Miami-Dade County to comply with all the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act. The facility is accessible and assistive listening devices are available in the Main Stage Auditorium and the Black Box Theater space. To request materials in accessible format, and/or any accommodation to attend an event at The Dennis C. Moss Cultural Arts Center, please contact Stephanie Aponte, 786-573-5314, saponte@miamidade.gov, at least five days in advance to initiate your request. TTY users may also call 711 (Florida Relay Service).
About Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs
The Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs and the Cultural Affairs Council develop cultural excellence, diversity, access and participation throughout Miami-Dade County by strategically creating and promoting equitable opportunities for artists and cultural organizations, and our residents and visitors who are their audiences. The Department receives funding through the Miami-Dade County Mayor and Board of County Commissioners, The Children’s Trust, the National Endowment for the Arts, the State of Florida through the Florida Department of State, Florida Division of Arts and Culture and the Florida Council on Arts and Culture, the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation, the Peacock Foundation, Inc. and The Jorge M. Pérez Family Foundation at The Miami Foundation. Other support and services are provided by TicketWeb for the Culture Shock Miami program, the Greater Miami Convention and Visitors Bureau, the South Florida Cultural Consortium and the Tourist Development Council. For more information visit www.miamidadearts.org.
It is the policy of Miami-Dade County to comply with all of the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act. The facility is accessible and assistive listening devices are available in the Main Stage Auditorium and the Black Box Theatre space. To request materials in accessible format, sign language interpreters, CART, and/or any accommodation to attend an event at Miami-Dade County Auditorium, please contact the Auditorium at MDCA@miamidade.gov or call (305) 547-5414 , at least (5) five days in advance to initiate your request. TTY users may also call 711 (Florida Relay Service.)
