Miami City Ballet

Miami City Ballet is an American ballet company based in Miami Beach, Florida, founded in 1986 by Miami philanthropist Toby Lerner Ansin with former New York City Ballet principal dancer Edward Villella as founding artistic director. The company, led by artistic director Lourdes Lopez, boasts an international ensemble of 50 dancers from various countries. Miami City Ballet features an active repertoire of 88 ballets and performs over 100 times annually, including a home season in Miami, Fort Lauderdale, and West Palm Beach, FL. Noteworthy achievements include critically-acclaimed performances in Paris and New York City, as well as a nationally televised PBS special Great Performances. Additionally, the company operates the elite ballet training academy, the Miami City Ballet School, with approximately 375 students attending the academy during the school year and 200 accepted to the annual Summer Intensive. In 2012, Lourdes Lopez, a prominent figure in the ballet world, was chosen as artistic director, bringing her extensive experience as a principal dancer for New York City Ballet for 24 years under George Balanchine and Jerome Robbins. With its strong artistic leadership and international acclaim, Miami City Ballet presents an attractive opportunity for investors seeking to support the arts and entertainment industry. The company's impressive repertoire, international presence, and commitment to nurturing young talent through its ballet school make it a compelling prospect for investment in the design and entertainment sectors. For further information, visit www.miamicityballet.org.