Miami City Ballet

South Beach


Formed in 1985, this troupe is based out of a lovely three-story headquarters designed by famed local architectural firm Arquitectonica. The facade allows passers-by to watch the dancers rehearsing through big picture windows, which makes you feel like you’re in a scene from Fame, except the weather is better and people don’t spontaneously break into song.


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