International Ballet Festival of Miami / IBFM

03/23/2026

Every year, the International Ballet Festival of Miami proudly presents “Criticism and Culture of Ballet,” a distinguished program honoring some of the most influential national and international dance critics who have shaped the discourse of ballet around the world. Since its inception, this recognition has celebrated voices of excellence, including:
Clive Barnes (New York Times, 2007), Roger Salas (El País, Spain, 2008), Anna Kisselgoff (New York Times, 2009), Erik Aschengreen (Denmark, 2010), Alfio Agostini (Balletto 2000, 2011), René Sirvin (Le Figaro, France, 2012), Clement Crisp (Financial Times, London, 2013), Orlando Taquechel (Miami Herald / ArtBurst Miami, 2014), Jean Pierre Pastori (Switzerland, 2015), Patricia Aulestia (Ecuador News, Mexico, 2016), Jennifer Stahl (Dance Magazine, 2018), Sarah L. Kaufman (The Washington Post, 2019), Baltasar Santiago Martín (Caritate Magazine, 2021), Rocío Rabaza Rivacoba (DanzaDance, Mexico, 2022), Rosario Manzanos (Danza Excélsior, Mexico, 2023), Perfecto Uriel (Danza en Escena, Spain, 2024), and Robert Johnson (The Dance Enthusiast / NJArts.net, 2025).

Through this initiative, the Festival recognizes the essential role of criticism in preserving, elevating, and advancing the art of ballet across generations.

03/15/2026

Each year, the International Ballet Festival of Miami presents the “A Life for Dance” Lifetime Achievement Award, honoring prominent figures of the international dance world whose artistry, dedication, and influence have shaped the history of ballet.

The award’s statuette, created by Mexican artist David Camorlinga, has become a symbol of excellence and recognition throughout the Festival’s more than 30 years of history.

Among the distinguished artists who have received this honor are Fernando Bujones (1998), José Parés (1999), Rosella Hightower (2000), Carla Fracci (2001), Jean Babilee (2002), Ekaterina Maximova and Vladimir Vasiliev (2003), Edward Villella (2004), Paul Szilard (2005), Violette Verdy (2005), Alberto Alonso (2006), Roland Petit (2007), Frederick Franklin (2008), Lupe Serrano (2009), Milorad Miskovic (2010), Marcia Haydée (2011), Heinz Spoerli (2012), María de Ávila (2013), Hélène Trailine (2014), Azari Plisetsky (2015), Carlos Gacio (2016), Cecilia Kerche (2017), Pedro Pablo Peña (2018), Wilhelm Burmann (2019), Daniel Lewis (2020), Lourdes Lopez (2021), Gloria Castro Martínez (2022), Vladimir Issaev (2023), Valentina Kozlova (2024), and Julio Bocca (2025).

Through this recognition, the Festival celebrates the remarkable individuals whose lives have been devoted to the art of dance.

03/13/2026

Each year, the International Ballet Festival of Miami (IBFM) selects a distinguished artist to create the Festival’s official poster, celebrating the close relationship between dance and the visual arts.
Over the years, many renowned artists have contributed their creativity to this tradition, making each poster a unique artistic interpretation of the spirit of the Festival.
Among the artists who have created official IBFM posters are Pedro Portal (1997), Demi (2001), Leonel Mathew (2002), Mijares (2003), Gilda Sacasas (2004), Jesús Selgas (2005), Ariel Tejera (2006), César Santos (2007), Luis M. Rodríguez (2008), Luis Rodríguez (2009), Pilar Cosio (2010), Arturo Cuenca (2011), Álvaro Beamud (2012), Ana González (2013), Tatiana Riquelme (2014), Jorge Santos (2015), Isanusi Rodríguez (2016), Clara Moreira (2017), Javier Dubrocq (2018), Alexander Mijares (2019), Noel Suárez (2020), Tony Rodríguez (2021), Edel Álvarez Galbán (2022), Luis Celeiro (2023), Picardo (2024), and Omar Corrales (2025).
This collection reflects the Festival’s ongoing commitment to artistic collaboration and highlights the vibrant dialogue between ballet and the visual arts.

02/26/2026

31 International Ballet Festival of Miami / 2026 July 25 - Aug. 16
https://www.internationalballetfestival.org/
Join us for the International Ballet Festival of Miami, where world-class artists come together to celebrate the beauty, diversity, and power of ballet and contemporary dance.

10/27/2025

📖✨ Tertulia Poética de Miami ✨🎭
Creation Art Center, en colaboración con el Círculo Literario Iberoamericano, los invita a disfrutar de la Tertulia Poética de Miami, un espacio creado para promover la poesía hispana y ofrecer una plataforma literaria y de intercambio cultural para nuestra comunidad. 🌎✍️
En su tercer año, esta tertulia se realiza el último jueves de cada mes, bajo la conducción de la escritora Mercedes Minot.
📅 Jueves 30 de Octubre
🕖 7:00 pm
📍 Miami Hispanic Cultural Arts Center
111 SW 5ta Ave, Miami, FL 33130
🎟️ Entrada gratuita – ¡Te esperamos para celebrar juntos la poesía!

10/26/2025

Interview with the renowned dancer Bocca, honored with the “A Life for Dance” award granted by the Ballet Festival of Miami 2025.
Interview by Taquechel, (Artburst Miami) published in en Escena magazine of the Casa de la Danza de Logroño, under the direction of Uriel.

09/06/2025

30 International Ballet Festival of Miami 2025, Artburst Miami review by Orlando Taquechel

08/15/2025

Celebrating its 30th anniversary, the International Ballet Festival of Miami honors legendary principal dancer Julio Bocca with the “A Life for Dance” Lifetime Achievement Award.
https://www.cafefuerte.com/culturales/festival-de-ballet-de-miami-dos-galas-clasicas-de-lujo-en-el-teatro-fillmore/

08/13/2025

Celebrating its 30th anniversary, the International Ballet Festival of Miami honors legendary principal dancer Julio Bocca with the “A Life for Dance” Lifetime Achievement Award.

08/13/2025