Miami City Ballet

FRESH FACES // Meet new corps de ballet member, Katya Chernyshev. We were lucky to have Katya as a guest artist in Swan Lake, and are so happy she's joining us this season!

About Katya: "I was born in Pittsburgh, PA where I grew up training at Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre School. I spent summers at The School of American Ballet and Boston Ballet. I attended a boarding high school in New Hampshire to nurture my love for both ballet and academics and I danced with St. Paul's School Ballet Company. After graduating, I joined Boston Ballet’s Post Graduate Program and Milwaukee Ballet’s Second Company!"

Why MCB: "I chose MCB because everyone in the company has been so supportive, hard-working, and welcoming! This has been a dream company of mine since MCB gets to perform all of my dream repertoire, and I am particularly excited for all the Balanchine works we will be performing this season."

Dream role: "I would love to dance in Twyla Tharp’s In the Upper Room, which I know MCB just performed last season. Hopefully, they bring it back soon!"

Why Miami: "I am so excited to get to experience living in the south by the beach! I have lived up north my whole life and am not going to miss the cold. It is so fun to look at all of the new plants and wildlife in this tropical climate because everything is so different from what I’m used to seeing every day!"

Fun fact: "Both of my parents were professional ballet dancers, and both of my sisters also do ballet!"

Welcome to MCB Katya! Give a warm welcome to her in the comments below!

Photos by Anita Buzzy Prentiss & Liza Voll

FRESH FACES // Meet new corps de ballet member, Guillermo Dominguez. We are looking forward to seeing you onstage very soon!

About Guillermo: "I’m originally from Burgos, Spain and began dancing at the age of four. I received my ballet training at Profesional de Danza “Ana Laguna” and Escuela de Danza María de Ávila, until I received a full scholarship to the Hamburg Ballet School in Germany. After graduating, I danced with Tulsa Ballet ll and Atlanta Ballet."

Why MCB: "MCB’s repertoire is full of ballets I never got the chance to dance, but always found very fascinating. I also feel inspired by the beautiful dancers here and I look forward to working and performing for our audience."

Dream role: "Some ballets I would love to dance in are “Western Symphony”, “Rubies” in Balanchine’s “Jewels”, Justin Peck’s “Everywhere We Go” and “Who Cares?”

Why Miami: "The sun, the beach, and the over-the-top cultural scene… hearing people speak Spanish everywhere makes me feel at home. There’s no other place like this."

Welcome to Miami Guillermo!

FRESH FACES // Meet new corps de ballet member, Lucy Nevin. Welcome to Miami (and your pup Misha too!) 🐶

About Lucy: "I am from Connecticut and began training at The School of American Ballet when I was 10 years old in New York City. I graduated from SAB in 2016." Lucy also joined us last season in Swan Lake, so you might have seen her onstage already!

Why MCB: "I love MCB because of the energy the staff and dancers bring to the studios and stage every day. MCB is always striving for better and it’s inspiring to be around such hard-working artists."

Dream role: "I’d love to dance in Balanchine’s Emeralds one day. The music by Faure is so beautiful and moves my soul. Juliet in Romeo and Juliet has always been a dream role for me as well. One day I hope to dance Afternoon of a Faun."

Why Miami: "I am excited to live somewhere with palm trees! Growing up with the seasons in NYC is a very different experience, so I am excited for the beach life."

Fun fact: "I have a chihuahua named Misha, who of course is named after Baryshnikov."

We can't wait to see you shine onstage this season! Give a warm Miami welcome to Lucy in the comments below!

Photos taken by Mena Brunette

FRESH FACES // Meet new corps de ballet member, Antonia. Welcome to the 305!

About Antonia: "I grew up in Palo Alto, California. I trained with the San Francisco Ballet School for four years."

Why MCB: "I chose Miami City Ballet, because of the level of artistic quality the dancers have. Their stage presence was beautiful to watch. I am looking forward to performing alongside these amazing dancers as well as getting to learn and perform George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker and Jerome Robbins’ Glass Pieces."

Dream role: "Either Juliette in Romeo and Juliette or any role in David Dawson’s Anima Animus."

Why Miami: "The arts scene and the sun."

Fun fact: "I speak French, and I am a very good cook."

We can't wait to see you on the South Florida stages soon! Give a warm welcome to Antonia in the comments!

FRESH FACES // Meet new corps de ballet member, SarahAnne Perel. Welcome to Miami!

About SarahAnne: "I’m from New York City and trained at The School of American Ballet for ten years. I then joined Los Angeles Ballet, and after a few seasons started my studies at Duke University. After graduating, I joined Carolina Ballet. This Spring, I had the chance to start with MCB for Ratmansky’s Swan Lake."

Why MCB: "For me, MCB has the perfect combination of innovative artistic vision, a vibrant location in a growing city, and unique repertoire. All of this fosters strong ties to the community, and I appreciate how much of a pillar the company is for those living in South Florida. I can’t wait for Glass Pieces this season!"

Dream role: "I have so many dream roles it’s hard to narrow down! I would say the lead woman in Balanchine’s Square Dance, Emeralds, or Wheeldon’s This Bitter Earth. I would also love to dance Theme and Variations."

Why Miami: "Miami excites me because of its strong ties to Latin American culture. I speak Spanish so I look forward to practicing!"

Fun fact: "I majored in International Comparative Studies with minors in Spanish and Dance, and received my B.A. from Duke while I was still dancing professionally.
I’m also a bit of a coffee connoisseur and love to explore all the coffee spots in the city!"

We can't wait to see you onstage! Give a warm welcome to SaraAnne in the comments!

Photos by Yevgeny Shlapko

FRESH FACES // Meet new corps de ballet member, Sujanya Dhillo. We are so excited to have you here in the company after dancing in Miami City Ballet School many years ago!

About Sujanya: "I was born and raised in Vancouver, Canada. I first moved to Miami in 2017 to attend Miami City Ballet School, and later trained at San Francisco Ballet School. For the past three years, I have been a company member with Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre."

Why MCB: "As a student at MCBS, watching MCB perform is what sparked in me a real love for ballet and the desire to pursue it professionally. To be in these studios again as a company member is a dream come true! I can't wait to be up on stage alongside all these wonderful dancers."

Dream Role: "It's so hard to narrow it down, but at the moment some of my dream roles include the "Dark Angel" in Serenade, Tchaikovsky Pas de Deux, Robbins' Afternoon of a Faun, and virtually everything by William Forsythe."

Why Miami: "Beautiful weather, vibrant culture, the ocean... what more could you ask for?"

Fun Fact: "I’m a huge Snoopy fan, especially of his alter-ego, Joe Cool."

We can't wait to see you onstage! Give a warm welcome to Sujanya in the comments!

Photos by Anita Prentiss & Aviana Adams.

FRESH FACES // Meet new corps de ballet member, Giselle Tiret, former Miami City Ballet School student. Please join us in welcoming our new company members to the MCB family over the next few days!

About Giselle: "I was born and raised in Portland, Oregon where I began training at Oregon Ballet Theatre and continued at The Portland Ballet. When I was 14, I moved to Miami to continue my training at Miami City Ballet school."

Why MCB: "As a student, getting to work with the company I’ve seen how hardworking, supportive, and strong this company is and naturally it became a dream of mine to be a part of that. This season I’m most looking forward to all the repertoire, especially Walpurgisnacht - that finale gives me chills every time."

Dream role: "Ever since seeing Pacific Northwest Ballet do Jewels when I was 12, I’ve always dreamed of doing Rubies “Tall girl”. “Dew drop” in The Nutcracker and “Dark angel” in Serenade are also dream roles of mine."

Why Miami: "Over the years I’ve grown to love so many things about Miami, but I have to say the sunrises and sunsets here are epic."

Fun Fact: "I grew up on a little Homestead with goats, chickens, and bees!"

Congratulations Giselle and welcome to MCB!

HAPPY NATIONAL BEACH DAY // Shell we dance? The Nutcracker can't wait to take the stage this Winter... but for now, let's continue to enjoy our golden sands and blue waters. Grab your sunscreen and pointe shoes! ☀️🌊🤿

Photo by Alexander Iziliaev

Our friends at the NATIONAL BALLET of UKRAINE, are coming to Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts in Miami on Oct 25 & 26! This stunning tour showcases Ukraine's rich culture and benefits HUMANITE, aiding Ukrainian children and families.

Learn more:

The National Ballet of Ukraine Experience the National Ballet of Ukraine and Shumka Dancers in a tour supporting Ukraine, blending timeless classics with cutting-edge technology

🎉 Celebrate 10 years of Ballet Bus with us! This program has proudly served over 100 students and families from Miami-Dade County Public Schools with nearly $3.5 million in scholarships for a full dance training program at Miami City Ballet School. Here's to sharing the joy of dance, and a decade of impact and inspiration! 💃✨

OUT OF THE BOX // PÉREZ ART MUSEUM MIAMI

Whether it’s a brushstroke on canvas, a jeté across a stage, or the splendor of nature, art is all around us. Here, the extraordinary views beautifully compliment our breathtaking dancers.

“I’m the most excited to get back on stage and dance to our live orchestra! I’m looking forward to Glass Pieces, and Walpurgisnacht, both to great pieces of music, and also Annabelle Lopez Ochoa’s new Carmen in the Spring!” - Jasmine Perry, corps de ballet.

Fun Fact: We filmed four incredible ballet teasers at PAMM in 2022 featuring four stunning artworks at the museum.

Make sure to check out our revamped dancer profiles on our website. Link is in bio!

Photos of Jasmine Perry, Alex Kaden, and Ethan Rodriguez by

OUT OF THE BOX // PÉREZ ART MUSEUM MIAMI

Whether it's a brushstroke on canvas, a jeté across a stage, or the splendor of nature, art is all around us. Here, the extraordinary views Pérez Art Museum Miami beautifully compliment our breathtaking dancers.

“I’m the most excited to get back on stage and dance to our live orchestra! I’m looking forward to Glass Pieces, and Walpurgisnacht, both to great pieces of music, and also Annabelle Lopez Ochoa’s new Carmen in the Spring!” - Jasmine Perry, corps de ballet.

Fun Fact: We filmed four incredible ballet teasers at PAMM in 2022 featuring four stunning artworks at the museum.

Make sure to check out our revamped dancer profiles on our website: https://www.miamicityballet.org/discover/meet-our-dancers/

Photos of Jasmine Perry, Alex Kaden, and Ethan Rodriguez by Alexander Iziliaev

OUT OF THE BOX // MIAMI DESIGN DISTRICT

A kaleidoscopic intersection of fashion and dance – the elegance of Miami Design District perfectly mirrors the beauty of ballet. Very demure. Very mindful.

“I’m very excited to revisit a few of my favorite ballets this season. I’ve performed Glass Pieces, La Valse, Midsummer, and Faust [Walpurgisnacht] many times. Performing a ballet again years later always feels familiar, comfortable, and exciting once again!” - Ella Titus, corps de ballet

Photos of Giselle Tiret, Rui Cruz, Ella Titus & Sean Miller by Alexander Iziliaev

OUT OF THE BOX // WYNWOOD WALLS

From Miami Beach to Wynwood Walls, our dancers feel at home dancing amidst such lively colors and striking shapes in the heart of Miami. Your stunning murals seem to dance on their own, even when our dancers aren't around. 🕺

"I'm most excited for Walpurgisnacht Ballet because it was the first Balanchine ballet I ever performed! I also can't wait for Glass Pieces. Philip Glass' score is incredible and Jerome Robbins' choreography is still fresh all of these years later." - Cameron Catazaro, principal soloist.

Photography by Alexander Izilieav

Cameron Catazaro with art by
Jennifer Lauren with art by
Hannah with art by

OUT OF THE BOX // THE BASS

We’re not just in Miami; we are Miami. The vibrant energy, the radiant colors, the bold flair— showcased perfectly on location The Bass. And we must say, our dancers really put their BASS foot forward for this shoot! Thank you to our amazing neighbors for having us.

"I'm most excited for the return of Balanchine's Midsummer Night’s Dream here at MCB." - Jordan Elizabeth Long. This is the ballet that's opening our season - a crowd favorite with a hint of Miami flair! We bet you've never seen dancing seahorses before.

Make sure to check out our revamped dancer profiles here:
https://www.miamicityballet.org/discover/meet-our-dancers/

Photos of Jordan-Elizabeth Long, Mayumi Enokibara, Dawn Atkins & Stanislav Olshanskyi by Alexander Iziliaev

OUT OF THE BOX // THE BASS

We’re not just in Miami; we are Miami. The vibrant energy, the radiant colors, the bold flair— showcased perfectly on location . And we must say, our dancers really put their BASS foot forward for this shoot! Thank you to our amazing neighbors for having us.

“I’m most excited for the return of Balanchine’s Midsummer Night’s Dream here at MCB.” - Jordan Elizabeth Long. This is the ballet that’s opening our season - a crowd favorite with a hint of Miami flair! We bet you’ve never seen dancing seahorses before.

Make sure to check out our revamped dancer profiles at the link in bio!

Photos of Jordan-Elizabeth Long, Mayumi Enokibara, Dawn Atkins & Stanislav Olshanskyi by Alexander Iziliaev

OUT OF THE BOX // THE MIAMI BEACH EDITION

Celebrate the start of the new season with a tour around the magic city! In this "EDITION," our dancers took over one of Miami's most iconic spots, The Miami Beach EDITION. The stunning oceanfront views made it the perfect setting for a day of elegance and inspiration.

The offers unique spaces that bring our ballets to life in a way that's truly out of the box. Can you name all the iconic videos we've filmed here?

Principal Nathalia Arja shares her excitement: “I’m thrilled to start another season and can’t wait to perform incredible ballets for our beloved audiences. I’m especially excited to bring back Faust [Walpurgisnacht Ballet] and perform it again.”

Explore our beautiful new dancers profile pages here: https://www.miamicityballet.org/discover/meet-our-dancers/

Photos of Mary Kate Edwards, Nathalia Arja, Satoki Habuchi & Chase Swatosh at The Miami Beach EDITION by Alexander Iziliaev.

A MID-SUMMER SALE // Reimagined as part of Miami City Ballet’s 30th Anniversary in 2016, this innovative underwater version of George Balanchine’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream is nothing short of sand-sational!

See it again, or experience the magic for the first time, Oct 18 - Nov 3 in Miami & Ft Lauderdale.

Enjoy mid-summer savings with early access to tickets, on sale now via the link in our bio. Tickets from $40.

MCB Dancers in A Midsummer Night’s Dream. Choreography by George Balanchine.© George Balanchine Trust. Photos by Chris Lockerman and . Special thanks to

WEST COAST TOUR // The flock flies west next year! We are thrilled to be performing Alexei Ratmansky 's Swan Lake at Segerstrom Center for the Arts in June 2025 alongside the fabulous Pacific Symphony.

Here's a look back at our recent production of the world's most famous ballet.

Learn more: https://www.scfta.org/events/2025/swan-lake

Photo credit: Dawn Atkins & Stanislav Olshankyi in Alexei Ratmansky's Swan Lake, May 2024. Choreography by Alexei Ratmansky. Photos by Alexander Iziliaev.

SUMMER OF LOVE // Love is in the air this summer and we are delighted to share the news of fairytale weddings and dancer engagements.

Dancers Mayumi Enokibara and Andrei Chagas were married in Rio de Janerio, Brazil this July, Alaina Anderson also tied the knot this summer in June in her dreamy backyard wedding in Wisconsin, and Jordan Elizabeth Long got engaged while on vacation in the Bahamas just before the season ended!

Join us in wishing these lovebirds congratulations in the comments! ❤️

FIRST WEEK FEELS // The dancers are reconnecting with each other after their summer breaks. The first week back in the studio has been a success so far with multiple ballets being learned, friends reunited, and the energy of ballet back in the building at MCB! Give this post a save if you’d like to see some rehearsal footage soon 👀

Photography by Alexander Izilieav

WELCOME, CAMERON! // Join us as we bring in Cameron Basden as the new Managing Director of the MCB School! With a rich history in the world of dance, including her influential role at and her exceptional career with the , Cameron brings unparalleled passion and expertise to our community. We’re thrilled to have her lead us into an exciting future!

Bravo to Cameron Catazaro & Hannah Fischer on their performances at the Nantucket Atheneum Dance Festival this month! Our two dancers enchanted the audience with their performances in Ulysses Dove's Red Angels, as well as Alexei Ratmansky's Concerto DSCH which we performed here in South Florida during our last season.

Hannah Fischer & Cameron Catazaro in Concerto DSCH choreographed by Alexei Ratmansky. Photo by Jean Celeste Photography

🎁 WIN A VIP UPGRADE 🎁 // It’s Christmas in July, and to celebrate, we got you a little something! Purchase your tickets to The Nutcracker by July 31 and enter to WIN a VIP Nutcracker Nation Upgrade and a lucky draw holiday haul of MCB gifts, including a $200 MCB gift voucher, merchandise and more.

🎟️ Nutcracker Nation seats are located in Front Orchestra and Tier 1 and include a signature tote bag, souvenir program, and custom ornament.

Plus, pay no service fees now through July 31. T&Cs apply.

Buy tickets and enter to win: https://www.miamicityballet.org/tickets-and-events/202425-season/nutcracker/

NUTCRACKER NOSTALGIA // Even as the warmth of summer surrounds us, we can't help but feel a nostalgic longing for the special moments that defined our holiday season last year! We invite you to take a very merry march down memory lane with us, as we revisit the magic of George Balanchine's The Nutcracker® 🎄🩰

MCB Dancers in George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker®. Choreography by George Balanchine.© George Balanchine Trust. Photos by Alexander Iziliaev.

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