New World School of the Arts will present an evening of dance in Aventura featuring the New World Dance Ensemble, in a varied and captivating program of contemporary dance.
This exhilarating evening of dance will feature a solo performance by NWSA dance alum and professional dancer, Lloyd Knight (NWSA dance, 2005). Lloyd, a soloist with New York City’s renowned Martha Graham Dance Company and one of Dance Magazine’s “Top 25 to Watch” will perform Martha Graham’s dramatic work, Lucifer. Lloyd joined the Martha Graham Dance Company upon graduating from New World School of the Arts and performs the major male roles of the Graham repertory including in Appalachian Spring,Embattled Garden, Night Journey and many others.
The program will also feature Martha Graham’s powerful group work, Prelude to Action, created in 1936 as a “rousing call for unity, action, and believe in our ability to work together toward a better future.” Contemporary ballet choreographer Amy Hall Garner will present her new work, Influence, danced en pointe, along with Yusha Sorzano’s driving work, Aesop’s Children. Ballet Hispanico’s Michelle Manzanales’ work Paloma Querida, a lyrical tribute to the life and work of Frida Kahlo, and Jeffrey Lloyd Smith‘s work, against the current, will create a vortex of stage energy. The program is appropriate for all ages.
“The program combines inspiring choreography with outstanding dancing and shows off the range and versatility of the New World Dance Ensemble dancers while highlighting the rigor and depth of their dedication and training.” NWSA dean of dance, Mary Lisa Burns.
New World School of the Arts dance training is conservatory-based, grounded in classical ballet and incorporating dances of different cultures and newer forms. Supporting studies are in choreography, music, dance history, anatomy and kinesiology, dance on camera, movement analysis and dance production. NWSA is recognized internationally for the success and artistry of its professional alumni, for its distinguished professional faculty, outstanding dance curriculum, productive relationship with many international and national ballet and modern dance companies, the multi-cultural nature of our faculty and student body, and excellent facilities provided for dance. Information about the NWSA dance division at 305-237-3684. 2024-2025 Dance Season Scheduled Events.
A Florida center of excellence in the visual and performing arts, New World School of the Arts is an educational partnership of Miami-Dade County Public Schools, Miami Dade College, and University of Florida. NWSA provides a comprehensive program of artistic, creative, and academic development through a curriculum that reflects our community and the rich multicultural state of Florida. Through our partners NWSA confers the high school diploma, Associate of Arts degree, and Bachelor of Fine Arts and Bachelor of Music degrees in programs accredited by the National Association of Schools of Dance, Music, Theater and Art & Design. NWSA’s rigorous eight-year curriculum and conservatory-style teaching has empowered students in our community and our nation to become leaders in the arts for more three decades. Information about New World School of the Arts at 305-237-3135 or nwsa.mdc.edu.
