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An exquisite evening of classical and contemporary ballet awaits South Florida audiences of all ages
The Dennis C. Moss Cultural Arts Center is delighted to welcome Houston Ballet II on Saturday, April 5, at 8 p.m., and Sunday, April 6, at 3 p.m. This celebrated collective delivers an extraordinary performance, offering a diverse program to captivate audiences of all ages. Tickets are available here.
Houston Ballet II is the second company of Houston Ballet, America’s fifth-largest ballet company. Comprised of a talented array of young dancers from around the world, Houston Ballet II has performed in various countries, including Mexico, China, Hungary, Guatemala, and Germany. The company, known for its artistic excellence, has also participated in the prestigious Prix de Lausanne dance competition in Switzerland.
The performance begins with a breathtaking scene from Don Quixote, choreographed by Claudio Muñoz, based on the ballet by Marius Petipa, and set to Ludwig Minkus’ vibrant score. In this dazzling pas de deux, Kitri, the innkeeper’s daughter, and Basilio, the town barber, perform an enchanting duet during their wedding fiesta.
A Dance in the Garden of Mirth is next, transporting the audience to the majesty of medieval times. Choreographed by Stanton Welch and set to traditional 13th- and 14th-century music, this joyful and vibrant piece illustrates the character of the era and the power of music to elevate the human spirit.
Following a 15-minute intermission, the production concludes with Act III of The Sleeping Beauty, featuring choreography by Claudio Muñoz, after Petipa, and set to Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky’s iconic score. This beautiful vignette portrays the wedding of Princess Aurora and Prince Florimund, with characters from other beloved fairy tales joining in the festivities. In the stunning finale, Aurora and Florimund dance a grand pas de deux, bringing the celebration to a joyful close.
Houston Ballet II tickets range from $30–$50. To buy tickets, visit MossCenter.org, stop by the Moss Center Box Office in person, or call (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.
