Press Release COMMUNITEA DANCE - June 7, 2026
South Florida’s LGBTQ+ community and allies are invited to celebrate Pride Month at the Adrienne Arsht Center’s free annual celebration
COMMUNITEA DANCE
South Florida’s LGBTQ+ community and allies are invited to celebrate
Pride Month at the Adrienne Arsht Center’s free annual celebration
ALYSSA EDWARDS
RuPaul’s Drag Race superstar headlines this year’s celebration.
Host FayWhat?! returns alongside Miami’s top drag talent, dancers and DJ Zac Mantha for an unforgettable night of music, unity and pride
June 7, 2026 from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Tickets: Free with RSVP*
Ziff Ballet Opera House Stage
Miami – April 13, 2026 – The Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts of Miami-Dade County (@arshtcenter) is proud to invite the South Florida community to celebrate National Pride Month on Sunday, June 7 at the annual COMMUNITEA DANCE, the Adrienne Arsht Center’s free LGBTQ+ Pride celebration featuring internationally renowned drag superstar Alyssa Edwards and a vibrant lineup of local talent.
Tickets to CommuniTEA Dance are free and can be reserved now at ArshtCenter.org. CommuniTEA Dance is for audiences ages 18 and over. For guests with accessibility needs, the Arsht provides accessible seating and complimentary assistive listening devices for all performances, along with sign language interpretation, open captioning and audio description at select shows to ensure an inclusive experience for all guests.
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Hosted directly on the Arsht Ziff Ballet Opera House stage, CommuniTEA Dance is a free event honoring South Florida’s vibrant LGBTQ+ community with a dazzling celebration. From 4 p.m. to 8 p.m., guests will be immersed in a high-energy blowout headlined by Alyssa Edwards (@alyssaedwards_1), the internationally acclaimed drag superstar and breakout fan-favorite from RuPaul’s Drag Race, winner of RuPaul’s Drag Race Global All Stars and star of Netflix’s “Dancing Queen,” known for her larger-than-life personality, sharp wit and iconic dance performances.
Guiding the celebration with her signature charisma, FayWhat?! (@faywhatt) returns as host, bringing humor and heart to this vibrant, pride-filled event. The evening will feature show-stopping performances by Miami drag artists Lady Paraiso (@ladyparaiso), Miami New Times Best Drag Performer 2025 Jellika Boom (@jellikaboom), Roxie Stones and LA the King (@la_theking1), along with dynamic dance performances by Anthony Velazquez (@ant_dancelife) and music by DJ Zac Mantha (@zachariemw), a Miami-based DJ known for high-energy sets that blend house, pop and dancefloor favorites.
Lady Paraiso is no stranger to the Arsht stage, having previously performed in Pioneer Winter’s Birds of Paradise, presented by the Arsht in 2021. Anthony Velazquez, a former Arsht AileyCamp Miami instructor, gained international recognition after winning a global fan video challenge inspired by Lady Gaga’s “Abracadabra,” part of a viral initiative celebrating her fans, and will perform the iconic choreography live during the event.
In addition to the performances and dance party, all guests are welcomed to explore the event’s Pride Marketplace which spotlights local LGBTQ+ and ally organizations, artisans, creatives and small businesses. Food and drink specials provided by Constellation Culinary will be available for purchase.
CommuniTEA Dance is presented by the Arsht with support from the Greater Miami Convention and Visitors Bureau.
Detailed artist bios can be found on the event webpage at ArshtCenter.org.
ABOUT ARSHT IMPACT PROGRAMS
CommuniTEA Dance is one of the more than a dozen ongoing Arsht Impact programs that create magical experiences and enrich the lives of more than 120,000 people of all ages in Miami, for free. Programs include: Arsht for Miami, a vibrant series of free community events for all ages; Gospel Fest Miami, a six-month season of celebration of gospel music’s rich history and vibrant culture; AileyCamp Miami, a full-scholarship, six-week summer camp which uses dance as a vehicle for the personal development of young people; Heritage Fest, a free, family-friendly celebration that honors the richness of Pan-African culture; Arsht on the Road, a series of pop-up performances that bring the arts into Miami-Dade County's diverse neighborhoods; Arsht Plus, interactive pre- and post-show experiences connecting audiences more deeply with each Broadway, classical and dance performance; Accessing the Arts Residencies, performance workshops for children and adults with disabilities; and Brushes with Cancer, a program that matches artists with patients, survivors and caregivers touched by cancer to create art reflective of their journeys.
*All programs, artists, ticket prices, availability, dates and times are subject to change without notice. Ticket prices include fees. Visit ArshtCenter.org for up-to-date information.
Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts of Miami-Dade County is made possible by the public support of the Miami-Dade County Mayor and the Board of County Commissioners, the Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs and the Cultural Affairs Council, the Miami-Dade County Tourist Development Council and the City of Miami Omni Community Redevelopment Agency, and the state of Florida through the Division of Arts and Culture and the National Endowment for the Arts. The Adrienne Arsht Center also receives generous support from individuals, corporations and local, state and national foundations.
About the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts of Miami-Dade County
Since opening in 2006 in the heart of downtown, the Arsht proudly serves as the cultural pulse of Miami – the heart of magical live arts experiences that spark the imagination and connect people to one another. Whether on our stages or in your neighborhood, the Arsht is alive year-round with international artists, innovative programming from resident companies and local arts partners, free community events that reflect Miami’s unique identity and more than 100 culturally diverse and impactful learning experiences for 80,000 children every year.
The Arsht, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, has been recognized as a leader in the Miami’s cultural transformation, producing more than 400 annual events that generate 11,500 local jobs and $125 million in economic impact. The Arsht is home to a robust series of touring Broadway musicals, star-studded jazz and classical music concerts curated for South Florida, an award-winning Miami-based theater program and numerous historic and televised events. Free annual Arsht events, such as Gospel Fest Miami, Art + Mind Day, Heritage Fest and our LGBTQ+ Pride celebration bring together people from all corners of our community. For more information, visit ArshtCenter.org.
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