Founded in 1997 under the direction of Russian-born ballet master and choreographer Mo. Vladimir Issaev, this company offers a repertoire that includes classic works by such ballet icons as Petipa, Bournonville, and Fokine, as well as original works by Issaev. ABTF performs at the Aventura Arts & Cultural Center, the Julius Littman North Miami Beach Performing Arts Theatre, The Parker Playhouse, the Broward Center for the Performing Arts, and major venues in Boca Raton and Hialeah. The troupe has also toured Europe and Mexico, and has appeared in various schools in both Broward and Miami-Dade counties with the goal of educating children about ballet.
Arts Ballet Theatre of Florida Information
- Venues: Aventura Arts & Cultural Center (3385 NE 188th Street, Aventura); The Broward Center of the Performing Arts (201 SW 5th Avenue, Ft. Lauderdale); Olympia Theatre at the Gusman Center (174 East Flagler Street, Miami); Parker Playhouse of Fort Lauderdale (707 NE 8th Street, Ft. Lauderdale); Julius Littman Performing Arts Theater (17011 Northeast 19th Avenue, North Miami Beach)
- Public Transportation: Varies by venue
- Handicapped Accessibility: Depends on venue, but generally good
- Performances/Programs: Four programs per season, three performances of each
- Ticket Prices: Varies ($20–$75) depending on event, venue, and seating choice.
