Congratulations to principal dancer Haiyan Wu and principal soloist Yang Zou on the birth of their son Eric William!
Opening night is almost here! In the blink of an eye it’ll be October 23 and Miami City Ballet will be performing Company B during Program I. Patrick Corbin, former Paul Taylor dancer and now Artistic Director of CorbinDances, was recently in the studios with the dancers rehearsing this Paul Taylor signature piece. Here’s a glimpse of rehearsal.
The studios were empty on Monday in observance of Columbus Day. But one ballerina was geared up in rehearsal attire and ready to have her picture taken. Jennifer Kronenberg, MCB Principal Dancer, was photographed for an upcoming feature in the January/February issue of SoBe Fit Magazine. The story will feature Jennifer’s health and fitness habits. Find it on newsstands in December. Make sure you get your copy!
Here are some behind-the-scenes photos and a sneak peek at what you’ll see in the magazine.
MCB’s Upper Room had its 2009-2010 Season launch party on September 26 at Shiso Miami. The excitement was contagious as young culture lovers mixed and mingled with Miami City Ballet dancers while sipping on saketinis. The next event will be held on opening night, October 23 at The Setai. For more information click here.
The Company traveled home last night from a very successful Chicago tour. We weren’t kidding when we said our dancers would light up the stage! MCB left Chicago wanting more.
Check out these dazzling reviews.
Miami City Ballet displays its spirit, intense virtuosity, Chicago Sun-Times, 10/3/09
Miami City Ballet reviewed, Chicago Tribune, 10/5/09
Ever wonder the meaning behind a ballet…even the plot-less ones? Edward Villella discusses the Program I works, to be performed in October at Adrienne Arsht Center and in November at Broward Center and Kravis Center. Get a sneak peak of Program I before you come to the theater.
Company B trailer: https://www.miamicityballet.org/companyb.php
Allegro Brillante trailer: https://www.miamicityballet.org/allegro.php
Tschaikovsky pas de Deux trailer: https://www.miamicityballet.org/pasdedeux.php
Symphony in Three Movements trailer: https://www.miamicityballet.org/threemovements.php
To shoot the trailers, the guys from Wreckingball Media set up shop right here in Studio 8. Here are some photos.
For a more extensive discussion, Edward or a member of our Artistic staff, conducts pre-performance talks before each show. It’s free to the ticketed audience!
Video trailers for Programs II, III, IV and The Nutcracker are coming soon.