Here is a guide to dance and performance art in South Florida:
• Miami City Ballet. Fine classical troupe, led by former ballet star Edward Villella, excels in pieces by George Balanchine, as well as contemporary and classical works.305-929-7010 or www.miamicityballet.org
• Concert Association of Florida: Presents big, mainstream ballet and folk troupes. 305-808-7446 or www.concertfla.org
• Ballet Gamonet: This small, energetic contemporary troupe dances works by artistic director Jimmy Gamonet De Los Heros as well as South Florida and Latin American choreographers. 305-259-9775 or www.balletgamonet.org
• Miami-Dade College, Cultura del Lobo: Presents cutting edge dance and performance troupes from across the U.S. and abroad. 305-237-3010 or www.culture.mdc.edu
• Miami Light Project: A variety of dance, performance, theater, music and multi-media work, with an emphasis on adventurous commissions of local artists and community work. 305-576-4350 or www.miamilightproject.com
• Tigertail Productions: Miami's oldest contemporary presenting organization, led by visionary Mary Luft, presents everything from jazz to dance to spoken word. 305-324-4337 or www.tigertail.org
• Centro Cultural Español: Small but intelligent shows of literature, music, visual art, dance, film and more show the range of contemporary Spanish culture. 800 Douglas Rd., Miami. 305-448-9677 or www.ccemiami.org
JORDAN LEVIN
