Steven Caras sets up a shot.By Hap ErsteinThe old saying, attributed to F. Scott Fitzgerald, declares that there are no second acts in American life.But West Palm Beach’s Steve Caras has had a second, third and fourth life, re-inventing himself at regular intervals or at least tackling and mastering new careers.He began as a classical dancer in the New York City … [Read more...]
Dance review: MCB makes splendid showing in Kravis program
Miami City Ballet dancers in Baker’s Dozen.(Photo by Kyle Froman)Editor's note: This story has been updated to correct factual errors.By Rex HearnTwenty-five years can be like a lifetime for a ballet company.First there were the early struggles with fundraising, performing without an orchestra, then finding the corps de ballet, the soloists, the prima … [Read more...]
Dance review: MCB marks 25th anniversary with sparkling opener
A scene from Miami City Ballet's staging of Bugaku.By Jan EngorenThe Miami City Ballet is nothing if not synonymous with the name Edward Villella, the founder and artistic director.Villella’s second act, after a long and distinguished career dancing with George Balanchine’s New York City Ballet, was the creation of Miami’s world-class ballet troupe, … [Read more...]
Dance review: ‘Symphony’ provides much-needed spark at MCB
Carlos Guerra and Jennifer Kronenbergin Symphony in Three Movements. (Photo by Joe Gato).By Sharon McDanielFor a season opener, Program I seemed a bit tame.Friday’s performance at the Kravis Center, heralding the start of Miami City Ballet’s 24th year, was remarkably low-key: No sets, for one thing. And of course, in these lean times, again no orchestra.And no new repertoire. … [Read more...]