Miami City Ballet School’s Student Workshop

Come see advanced students from South Florida and more than half dozen countries perform exciting works from the Company repertoire. Miami City Ballet School’s Student Workshop will take place May 16-18 at the Ophelia and Juan Js. Roca Center, Lynn and Louis Wolfson II Theatre – Miami City Ballet Studios (2200 Liberty Ave., Miami Beach). A special Benefit Reception will take place immediately following the show on Sunday, May 18 that will help raise funds for student scholarships. Performances are Friday, May 16 at 8 p.m.; Saturday, May 17 at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.; and Sunday, May 18 at 2 p.m. Ticket prices for the performances are $25, except for the Sunday performance/party package which is $100 for adults and $50 for children. Call toll-free (877) 929-7010. The advanced students will perform George Balanchine’s beautiful ballet Allegro Brillante and also the finale from Marius Petipa’s The Sleeping Beauty. For many students these performances will be their grand finale before entering careers as professional dancers at ballet companies around the nation.