Education & Outreach Events Listings

Sing Miami!

Saturday, February 4, 2012
11:30AM

Peacock Foundation Studio
in the Ziff Ballet Opera House

Join the youth of Miami Children’s Chorus for a fun, free hour of singing your favorite popular, folk and traditional songs – no experience necessary. Led by a professional choral director, this interactive performance will have families, seniors, and kids of all ages exercising their vocal chords and making new friends.

Garrick Ohlsson
Wroclaw Philharmonic Orchestra

KNIGHT MASTERWORKS PRE-CONCERT TALK
Presented by Steinway and Sons Miami
Friday, February 10, 2012
7:00 PM

Peacock Education Center
in the John S. and James L. Knight Concert Hall

FREE! You may make a reservation
To reserve a space please call 786.468.2270

Become a classical music "insider!" Join us for an exciting look into the music of Chopin hosted by Anna Pietraszko, educator, double-bassist, native of Poland and Executive Director of the Miami Music Project!

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater

Horton Technique Master Class
Wednesday February 22, 2012
7:00 PM

Peacock Foundation Studio
in the Ziff Ballet Opera House

Ages 16 and up – Intermediate level and above
Come dressed to move with bare feet
FREE with reservation required
To reserve a space please call 786.468.2270

Led by Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater veteran, Hope Boykin, this 90 minute class will cover Horton Technique from warm up to proper technique development and cool down as well as combinations from Ailey's signature work, Revelations. Class is appropriate for dancers at an intermediate level and above.

Be the Adrienne Arsht Center Scholar at ADF!

American Dance Festival School Auditions
Saturday, February 25, 2012
5:00 - 7:00 PM

Peacock Foundation Studio in the Ziff Ballet Opera House

Come dressed to move, Ages 16 and above
LIMITED SPACE AVAILABLE
Application fees apply
To reserve a space please call 786.468.2270

Audition for Tuition Scholarships to attend the Six Week School June 14 –July 28, 2012. Scholarships offered to promising dancers who have a high level of technical ability and creative potential. Ages 16 and above with experience in either performance or choreography is required. Awards are based on both ability and financial need. Scholarship amounts range from $200.00 to full tuition. Tuition scholarship dancers are responsible for their room/board fees and living expenses.

For more information on American Dance Festival and to download the Six Week School Application, please visit www.americandancefestival.org

Family Fest
Miami City Ballet
Ballet for Young People

Coppélia
Saturday, March 31, 2012
11:30AM

Thompson Plaza For the Arts

Don't miss the final Family Fest of the season. Prepare to be spellbound by family-friendly outdoor activities and performances celebrating "Magic and Enchantment"! Your entire family will have a blast at this fun-filled day of music, dancing, hands-on demonstrations, and mini-workshops.

AileyCamp Miami 2012

Monday - Friday, June 25 - August 4, 2012
8:30AM - 3:30PM

Ages 11-14, MDCPS Grades 6-8
SPACE IS LIMITED, NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS

AileyCamp Miami is a summer day camp where middle school students are "turned on" to dance and come to respect the discipline of dance as a physical activity that requires athletic ability comparable to skills demanded by any sport. Also, campers will increase their leadership skills and enjoy a variety of social activities.

Download the AileyCamp Miami application. For more information please email aileycamp@arshtcenter.org or call 786.468.2270.

Get a student jazzed!

Sponsor a student in the Arsht Center's Jazz Roots Education Program and help turn a new generation on to the rich American art form of jazz music. The Adrienne Arsht Center is proud to announce its participation in a new micro-giving website called power2give.org that benefits arts nonprofits in Miami. We believe that no donation is too small if it helps us deliver amazing cultural experiences to our community. We urge you to find a project you are passionate about, give a gift to make a difference, then share your experience with others. Every great performance begins with you!

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