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After months of controversy surrounding the departure of founder Edward Villella, Miami City Ballet debuts its first performance under new artistic director Lourdes Lopez Friday, Oct. 19. Program I features three ballets: George Balanchine’s Apollo, Sir Frederick Ashton’s Les Patineurs, and Paul Taylor’s Piazzolla Caldera.
See also:– MCB Names Lourdes Lopez New Director– MCB Founder and Director Edward Villella Announces Retirement– Lourdes Lopez: On Top at MCB Without Stepping on Toes
We visited the acclaimed company’s final dress rehearsals at the Arsht Center last night, and the performances range from traditional to modern to Latin-inspired. See for yourself in the photos after the jump.
Miami City Ballet’s Program I opens tonight at 8 p.m., running through Sunday, Oct. 21. Tickets cost $20 – $175. Visit miamicityballet.org.
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