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On Saturday, April 26, at 8 p.m., the Dennis C. Moss Cultural Arts Center will host Complexions Contemporary Ballet, one of the most revolutionary companies in contemporary dance today. Led by celebrated founders and dance icons Dwight Rhoden and Desmond Richardson, Complexions has redefined the boundaries of ballet with bold, socially conscious, and visually stunning performances. Tickets are available here.
Part of the performance will be “Woke” (2019), a one-act ballet that confronts today’s social and political climate. “Woke” employs the music of Kendrick Lamar, Logic, Drake, and others, exploring the challenges of our time and inviting reflection on society’s evolving consciousness.
In addition to “Woke,” Complexions will perform “For Crying Out Loud” featuring the music of U2’s Songs of Surrender, an album of acoustic renditions of the band’s popular songs. The piece unfolds in an interconnected “wandering narrative.”
These performances are just a glimpse into the power of Complexions Contemporary Ballet, true pioneers in the world of dance. Praised by the Philadelphia Inquirer as a “matchless American dance company” and hailed by The Guardian for “forging a path for what ballet can be instead of what it historically has been,” Complexions Contemporary Ballet has earned a reputation for revolutionizing the art form with a diverse company of 16 dancers who bring the company’s rich Alvin Ailey lineage to life.
Founded by Rhoden and Richardson in 1994, Complexions Contemporary Ballet has transformed the dance world with its innovative choreography and commitment to diversity. Known for its groundbreaking fusion of styles and genres, the company continues to inspire audiences with performances that celebrate the strength, creativity, and humanity of its dancers.
Complexions Contemporary Ballet is recommended for all ages. Tickets range from $25 to $55. Ages 13 to 22 can enjoy $5 tickets through Culture Shock Miami. Tickets can be purchased by visiting the Moss Center Box Office in person, on the Moss Center website, or 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.).
